Important performances on Thursday catapulted Italy to second place in the UEFA club coefficient table for the current season.
Strong runs in the different European tournaments has seen the nation climb the rankings that determine the number of entrants each nation gets in future tournaments.
Italian soccer reached a turning point this week when Atalanta and Fiorentina played in the semi-finals of two competitions.
Firstly, the Bergamo side and Marseille played to a 1-1 draw in the Europa League semi-finals. Then, Fiorentina won 3-2 at home against Club Brugge in the Conference League semi-finals.
Rise of Serie A and fall of La Liga
Additionally, this turn of events marks a watershed moment in Spanish soccer’s history. For the first time in this century, La Liga is in the UEFA rankings. The last time that happened was back in 1998.
The current UEFA coefficient rankings
At the moment, the Premier League has 104.303 points, which is much more than second-place Serie A (89.141 points), and third-place La Liga (88.864 points). Next in line is the Bundesliga at number four, Ligue 1 at number five, Eredivise in sixth, and Portugal at number seven, with 56.316 points, lower down the standings.
Among this season’s European tournaments, Italy’s remarkable performance in the semi-finals deserves a special highlight. The likes of Roma, Atalanta, and Fiorentina are all in the mix for the Europa League. Real Madrid, representing Spain in the Champions League, is the only team still in the hunt for a final spot.
Achieving success in continental events is an ever-changing process, and this reorganization of the UEFA club rankings exemplifies that. Reestablishing Spain’s position as one of Europe’s top soccer nations will be no easy feat, especially in light of Italy’s growing influence throughout the continent.
Serie A overall winners
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-05-04 20:12:46
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