At least 24 clubs have now secured their spots in the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League season following the conclusion of this season's Europa League campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Wednesday's Europa League final has confirmed their qualification, adding to the growing list of teams that have already booked their places through domestic league performances.
The upcoming Champions League season will feature an expanded format, increasing from 32 to 36 teams in the league phase, representing a significant change to Europe's premier club competition.
From the English Premier League, Liverpool and Arsenal had already confirmed their qualification based on their league positions, with Tottenham now joining them through their Europa League triumph.
Spanish football will be well represented with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, and Villarreal all securing their places in next season's competition.
The full list of 24 clubs that have qualified so far includes:
England: Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham
Italy: Napoli, Inter Milan, and Atalanta
Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, and Villarreal
Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Eintracht Frankfurt
France: PSG, Marseille, and Monaco
Portugal: Sporting CP
Netherlands: Ajax, PSV
Czech Republic: Slavia Praha
Turkey: Galatasaray
Greece: Olympiacos
The remaining 12 spots for the expanded 36-team format will be confirmed on the final day of the 2024/25 season, as teams across Europe battle for the last available Champions League positions.
This new format represents one of the most significant changes to the UEFA Champions League in recent years, with the traditional group stage being replaced by a single league phase where each team will play eight different opponents.