Champions League

TeamsChampions League 2025/2026

Ajax

Arsenal

Atalanta

Athletic

Atlético

B. Dortmund

Barcelona

Bayern

Benfica

Bodø/Glimt

Brujas

Chelsea

Copenhague

Eintracht Fr.

FK Qarabag

Galatasaray

Inter

Juventus

Kairat Almaty

Leverkusen

Liverpool

M. City

Marsella

Monaco

Newcastle

Nápoles

Olympiacos

Pafos

PSG

PSV

Real Madrid

Slavia P.

Sp. Portugal

Tottenham

Union St-Gilloise

Villarreal

Updated at 15:04 ET - Wednesday, 18/03/2026

LaLiga is closing in on an extra Champions League spot for 2027, with Germany its main rival. Real Madrid vs Bayern could decide everything.

Champions League

Spain lands major Champions League blow

Pablo M. Fuentenebro / David Nelson | 20 mar 2026 - 01:27 CET

Munich is already buzzing for another heavyweight European night between two clubs whose rivalry has defined generations of Champions League drama.

Champions League

Munich activates ‘its hell’ as another Bayern vs Real Madrid UCL chapter draws near

Marco Ruiz / Calum Roche | 19 mar 2026 - 20:51 CET

When the tournament was expanded to 36 teams in 2024, two extra qualifying berths were made available to associations with the best coefficient.

Champions League

What is the UEFA coefficient? Which countries could be handed a fifth Champions League slot?

Andy Hall | 19 mar 2026 - 18:47 CET

Everything you need to know about Europa League rewards, including automatic Champions League qualification and how UEFA reallocates places if needed.

Europa League

Does the Europa League winner qualify for next season’s Champions League? Rules explained

Roddy Cons | 19 mar 2026 - 17:55 CET

Atlético Madrid will have perceived home advantage in the last eight, to the bemusement of some Barcelona fans.

Champions League

Champions League quarterfinals: Who gets home advantage in the second leg?

Roddy Cons | 19 mar 2026 - 16:52 CET