AthleticoView

Chairman of the Board: Ahmed Hammam

Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

UEFA Champions League

Extra Champions League Spot Still a Long Shot for Italy Despite Improved Ranking

Extra Champions League Spot Still a Long Shot for Italy Despite Improved Ranking
UEFA Champions League · 23:55:17 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

As of November 6, 2026, Italy's chances of gaining an extra Champions League spot remain remote despite an improved UEFA coefficient ranking.

The higher ranking reflects stronger recent performances by Italian clubs in European competition, but the gap to the top associations is still too large to secure an additional berth in the near term.

Share this article: