LaLiga to Have at Least Five Teams in Champions League

LaLiga secures at least five spots in the UEFA Champions League next season after Italy's Lazio is eliminated from the Europa League.

LaLiga will have at least five teams in the UEFA Champions League next season. This development follows Lazio's elimination from the Europa League, while Athletic Club advanced to the semi-finals. As a result, LaLiga secured the second European Performance Spot awarded by UEFA.

🇪🇸 OFFICIAL: Following Lazio’s loss to FK Bodø/Glimt last night, La Liga will have five Champions League spots next season. Fifth place in La Liga is now officially guaranteed a place in the 2025/26 UCL. pic.twitter.com/ZHD3Lb55p4

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The European Performance Spots are given to associations that achieve the best collective performance by their clubs in UEFA competitions. With this achievement, LaLiga will be represented by a minimum of five teams in the Champions League next season, highlighting the league's strong performance in European competitions.

The Premier League was the first league to secure an extra spot in the Champions League. This additional berth is on top of the four spots allocated to the top four teams in the domestic table.

🚨 🇪🇸 Spain will have FIVE CLUBS in the Champions League next season!

✅ 🇪🇸 Spain mathematically SECURED an extra Champions League spot, as Italy can't overtake them anymore!

📈 🇪🇸 Top 5 from La Liga will enter the Champions League! pic.twitter.com/Etsm7Yx4dl

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In LaLiga, Villarreal currently sits in fifth place with 51 points from 30 matches. They hold a three-point lead over sixth-placed Real Betis and an eight-point advantage over Celta Vigo and Mallorca, although these teams have played one more game than Villarreal.