Although Diego Simeone praised the Atletico players for what they have achieved in the Champions League, it was of course heavy to go to the pitch at the Emirates for Alexander Sørloth and the gang without a final ticket. In La Liga, Atletico are fighting for the last Champions League ticket for the coming season, on Thursday came the news of “band-aid on the wound” for defeat in the semi-finals. Atletico are already assured of Champions League play next season.
Spain have mathematically secured an extra Champions League spot due to UEFA’s coefficient points. This means that the top five clubs from La Liga will qualify for the Champions League in the 2026/27 season.
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Atlético Madrid have already secured a top 5 position in La Liga with 63 points in fourth place. They have a ten-point lead over fifth-placed Real Betis.
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