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Spain's Historic Move: 5 Teams Granted Champions League Access

By Scores.wiki Staff · March 25, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET

Spain has secured second place in the UEFA ranking, ensuring five spots in the next Champions League for its clubs. Italy's chances for a fifth qualified team were definitively blocked with Lazio's Europa League elimination by Bodø/Glimt. Despite Inter and Fiorentina's semifinal appearances in European competitions, Spain's successful performances by Barcelona, Real Betis, and Athletic Bilbao widened the gap and secured the additional slot for Spanish teams in the Champions League.

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