England will be represented by at least five clubs in the main round of the Champions League next season, following the results of the first quarter-final matches of the tournament.
Two English teams, Liverpool and Arsenal, have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in the 2025/26 season. The Londoners were the first to start this round, narrowly defeating Sporting (1:0).
It was Arsenal's victory over Sporting that secured England an additional, fifth place in the main round of the Champions League. In the coefficient table for the 2025/26 season, the English association will finish no lower than second place – it is the top two countries that receive additional quotas.
England will have at least five direct places in the Champions League group for the second time in a row. This season, the English association had a total of six clubs represented: London's Tottenham received an additional quota (as the winner of the Europa League).
Four associations are competing for a second additional quota in the main round of the Champions League for next season: Spain, Germany, Portugal and Italy. Spain has the best chance of doing so, as it is currently represented by six clubs in European competitions (three of which are in the Champions League).
UEFA coefficient table for the 2025/26 season (top 5)
- England — 24,791 (5/9 clubs continue to participate in European competitions)
- Spain — 20,281 (6/8)
- Germany — 19,428 (3/7)
- Portugal — 18,900 (3/5)
- Italy — 18,714 (2/7)
The list of participants in the main round of the Champions League from England has not yet been determined. The leader is Arsenal, which has a
Premier League standings after matchday 31 (top 8)
- Arsenal — 70 points (31 matches)
- Man City — 61 points (30)
- Manchester United — 55 points (31)
- Aston Villa — 54 points (31)
- Liverpool — 49 points (31)
- Chelsea — 48 points (31)
- Brentford — 46 points (31)
- Everton — 46 points (31)
However, England can be represented by two additional clubs in the main round of the Champions League. This will happen under two additional conditions:
- Liverpool will win the Champions League, but will finish outside the top 5 of the Premier League.
- Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest will win the Europa League. However, Aston Villa also needs to finish outside the top 5 to do so.