At least 23 football clubs across Europe have already secured their qualification for the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League season, as the competition prepares to introduce its expanded format.
The upcoming Champions League season will feature an increase from 32 to 36 teams in the league phase, marking a significant change in Europe's premier club competition.
In the English Premier League, Liverpool and Arsenal have confirmed their participation based on their league positions. Meanwhile, Spanish football will be well-represented with champions Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Athletic Club all securing their spots.
Italy's Serie A has contributed four teams to the qualification list thus far: Napoli, Inter Milan, Atalanta, and Juventus. From Germany's Bundesliga, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Eintracht Frankfurt have all earned their places.
France will be represented by Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, and Monaco, while the Netherlands has secured spots for both Ajax and PSV Eindhoven.
Other qualified teams include Sporting CP from Portugal, Union Saint-Gilloise from Belgium, Galatasaray from Turkey, and Slavia Praha from the Czech Republic.
Full List of Qualified Teams by Country
ENGLAND: Liverpool, Arsenal
ITALY: Napoli, Inter Milan, Atalanta, Juventus
SPAIN: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club
GERMANY: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Frankfurt
FRANCE: PSG, Marseille, Monaco
NETHERLANDS: Ajax, PSV
PORTUGAL: Sporting CP
BELGIUM: Union Saint-Gilloise
TURKEY: Galatasaray
CZECH REPUBLIC: Slavia Praha
With 13 more spots still to be filled, football fans across Europe and beyond will be watching closely as the remaining qualification battles unfold in various domestic leagues. The expanded format promises to bring fresh excitement to the competition, offering more matches and opportunities for clubs across the continent.
