The European football season is nearing its conclusion, with clubs across the continent battling for Champions League qualification spots for the 2026/27 campaign.
Following recent Premier League results, Manchester City have become one of the latest teams to secure their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
In Slovenia, Celje have already clinched their domestic title and are set to enter the first qualifying round, although they could be moved to the second round depending on UEFA’s titleholder rebalancing system.
The qualification picture remains fluid, with several teams still waiting to confirm their exact entry stages. Some clubs may also be shifted between rounds depending on final UEFA allocations.
Teams Already Qualified for Europe (Round Yet to Be Confirmed)
Clubs including Real Sociedad, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Stuttgart, Paris Saint-Germain, AZ Alkmaar, Porto, Sporting CP, Benfica, Union Saint-Gilloise, Slavia Praha, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Trabzonspor, AEK Athens, Olympiakos, PAOK, Panathinaikos, Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Dinamo Zagreb, Crvena zvezda, Ferencvaros, and others have all secured European football, though their exact entry rounds are still to be finalised.
Teams Still in the 2025/26 Champions League
The competition is still ongoing, with top clubs including Bayern Munich, PSG, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid still competing for European glory this season.
Teams Still in the 2025/26 Europa League
Clubs such as Aston Villa, Sporting Braga, Freiburg, and Nottingham Forest remain active in the Europa League and could still influence next season’s European lineup.
Champions League 2026/27: League Phase (Confirmed Spots)
Early confirmed allocations include:
- England: Arsenal, Manchester City
- Italy: Internazionale
- Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid
- Germany: Bayern Munich
- Netherlands: PSV Eindhoven
Several other league allocations, including France, Portugal, Belgium, Czechia, and Türkiye, are still to be confirmed.
Champions Path Qualifiers (Selected Highlights)
Playoff Round
- Viking (Norway)
Second Qualifying Round
Includes clubs from Poland, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden (Mjällby), Serbia, Croatia, and Ukraine.
First Qualifying Round
Includes Celje (Slovenia), Shamrock Rovers (Ireland), Riga FC (Latvia), KuPS Kuopio (Finland), Kairat Almaty (Kazakhstan), The New Saints (Wales), and others.
Non-Champions Path (Selected)
Third Qualifying Round
France, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, and Czechia still to be confirmed.
Second Qualifying Round
Includes clubs such as Bodø/Glimt (Norway), with several other nations yet to confirm representatives.
