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·26 May 2025
Champions League 2025/26: the 29 teams already through

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·26 May 2025
Following last Sunday’s fixtures, the full list of clubs gaining direct entry into the next edition of the Champions League has now been confirmed.
England leads the way with six teams set to take part in Europe’s top competition: Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Tottenham.
Spain isn’t far behind, with five representatives - Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Club, and Villarreal.
Italy and Germany will each have four clubs in the tournament. France has secured three spots, while the Netherlands will be represented by two sides. Portugal, Belgium, Turkey, Czechia, and Greece each have one team involved.
One place is still up for grabs, and will go to either Nice or Roma, depending on the result of the 2024/25 Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. The final six spots will be filled via the qualifying rounds.
Here are the 29 clubs who have already booked their place in next season’s Champions League:
England: Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Tottenham;
Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Athletic, and Villarreal;
Italy: Napoli, Internazionale, Atalanta, and Juventus;
Germany: Bayern München, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Borussia Dortmund;
Portugal: Sporting;
Belgium: Union St. Gilloise;
Turkey: Galatasaray
Greece: Olympiacos
Czechia: Slavia Praha.