The English Premier League is facing a tough battle to secure an extra Champions League spot, with the German Bundesliga currently in the lead. This shift in power comes after both Arsenal and Manchester City were knocked out of the competition on Wednesday night.
In the upcoming restructured Champions League format, the two countries with the highest coefficient points will be awarded an additional group-stage berth. Teams earn two coefficient points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. Bonus points are also awarded for progressing to certain stages of the tournament.
Prior to this week’s matches, English clubs were narrowly ahead of their German counterparts in terms of coefficient points. However, Bayern Munich’s victory over Arsenal and Real Madrid’s triumph over Manchester City, along with Borussia Dortmund’s win against Atletico Madrid, have propelled Germany into the lead.
Now, all eyes are on West Ham and Liverpool, who must stage remarkable comebacks in their matches against Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta on Thursday night. The English teams will be hoping for a miracle to overturn their deficits and keep England’s hopes alive in the race for that coveted extra Champions League spot.
As the competition heats up, the battle between the English Premier League and the German Bundesliga intensifies, with both leagues vying for success on the European stage. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates as the race for Champions League qualification reaches its climax.
