The Champions League for the 2025/2026 season is already taking shape. So far, 23 teams have earned their spots to compete next year.
This season will be bigger than before. Instead of 32 teams in the group stage, there will be 36 teams playing in the main part of the tournament.
Many clubs have qualified because of how well they did in their own leagues last season.
In England, Liverpool and Arsenal have already secured their places. From Spain, the qualified teams include Barcelona (the champions), Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Athletic Club.
Other famous teams from around Europe like Paris Saint-Germain from France, Inter Milan from Italy, Slavia Praha from the Czech Republic, PSV Eindhoven from the Netherlands, and Frankfurt from Germany have also made it into the tournament.
Here is the full list of teams by their countries:
- England: Liverpool, Arsenal
- Italy: Napoli, Inter Milan, Atalanta, Juventus
- Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club
- Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Frankfurt
- France: PSG, Marseille, Monaco
- Netherlands: Ajax, PSV
- Portugal: Sporting CP
- Belgium: Union Saint-Gilloise
- Turkey: Galatasaray
- Czech Republic: Slavia Praha
This expanded format will bring more exciting matches and chances for clubs across Europe to compete at the highest level.
Stay tuned for more updates as more teams qualify and the tournament begins!
