Atlético’s Champions League position after Eindhoven win | OneFootball

The sixth matchday of the UEFA Champions League is not over yet, but after Atlético de Madrid’s victory over PSV, they have moved up to seventh place in the standings. It was a crucial win, even though they did not achieve a greater goal difference, that allows them to dream of a top-8 finish in Europe’s premier competition. However, this situation may be short-lived, as several matches from the sixth matchday are yet to be played, which could see Simeone’s side drop out of the top eight.

What is certain is that if they win their next two matches, against Galatasaray and Bodø/Glimt, everything suggests that Atlético will finish among the top eight in the Champions standings. The three results that directly affect Simeone’s team are those from Real Madrid – Manchester City, Leverkusen – Newcastle, and B. Dortmund – Bodø/Glimt. If all three teams win, Atlético will finish tenth, but tied on points with several teams inside the top-8.

This is a situation that, as happened last season, if they manage to get into the top-8, would allow them to avoid playing a knockout round before the round of 16. It would be an important scenario, as it would reduce two weeks of competition and ensure entry one round later.

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