LaLiga will have five teams in the Champions League next season, joining the Premier League as they secured an additional spot for performance in European competitions. The European Performance Spots were introduced last season, expanding the Champions League to a 36-team competition, with England and Spain being rewarded with these spots.
England already secured an additional spot, and Spain confirmed their top-two finish after Lazio's elimination from the Europa League. In the Premier League, there is a tight battle for the top five spots, with Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester City currently in the mix. In LaLiga, the top four are clear, with Villarreal and Real Betis competing for the fifth spot.
The Premier League could potentially have six teams in the Champions League if Arsenal secure a top-four finish, while the maximum number of European places could reach 10 if certain scenarios unfold. Italy and Germany benefited from the additional spots last season, with Bologna and Borussia Dortmund finishing in fifth place in their leagues.