⚠️Alarm bells in LaLiga: fifth Champions League spot at risk | OneFootball

Spanish football managed to add points to the UEFA coefficient thanks to the victories of Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Betis, and Rayo Vallecano, but the defeats of Real Madrid, Villarreal, and especially Celta de Vigo against Bologna, have penalized the federation in the latest European matchday.

Spain remains in third place in the overall coefficient ranking (85.328 points), but the gap with the leader, England (103.339), and the second, Italy (91.946), continues to widen.

This Season's Performance Under the Microscope

In the analysis of the current 2025/2026 season, Spanish teams are only in fifth position with 10.375 points, surpassed by England (12.500), Germany (11.142), Italy (11.000), and Portugal (10.600). This low performance is contributing to Italy consolidating its second place globally.

The next matchday will have a crucial game: Atalanta vs. Athletic Club. A victory for Ernesto Valverde's team would not only allow Athletic to climb individual positions but also deduct points from the Italian federation, which would be beneficial for Spain in the fight for the ranking.

The Coefficient System

The overall federation ranking is based on the results of the last five editions of the Champions League and the Europa League, and it determines the number of spots each country will have in future European competitions. Points are earned through victories, draws, and reaching certain stages of the tournaments, being divided by the number of participating clubs to obtain the average coefficient.

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