<p>UEFA have released their latest club coefficient ranking for the 2024-25 season, and there has been controversy regarding the placement of Barcelona and Real Madrid.</p>



<p>Rather surprisingly, Champions League winners Real Madrid don’t hold the top spot. </p>



<p>Despite the public not paying much attention, these rankings are critical as they determine seedings in draws for UEFA’s club competitions; influencing the paths clubs will take in tournaments like the Champions League, Europa League, and the Europa Conference League.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/uefa-league-rankings-la-liga-plummets-serie-a-breaks-record/">UEFA club coefficients</a> are calculated based on a team’s performance in European competitions over the last four seasons, with additional points from their home association’s coefficient. </p>



<p>This weighted algorithm ensures that recent performance is given significant importance. However, it also reflects the overall strength of the leagues these clubs come from.</p>



<h2>Who are in top 10?</h2>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-city-tv-schedule/">Manchester City</a> lead the standings with an impressive coefficient of <a href="https://www.uefa.com/nationalassociations/uefarankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">123,000 points</a>. </p>



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<p>Their consistent performance since the 2020/21 season, which includes winning the Champions League, reaching the final, and making it to the semi-finals, has solidified their top position. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule/">Real Madrid</a> follow closely with 119,000 points, boosted by their 15th <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/champions-league-tv-schedule/">Champions League</a> victory. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/bayern-munich-tv-schedule/">Bayern Munich</a> are in third place with 108,000 points, showcasing their relentless consistency in European competitions.</p>



<p>Interestingly, Liverpool and Roma are fourth and fifth respectively. The Reds’ strong runs in the Champions League and the Giallorossi’s deep European adventures, particularly in the Europa League, have earned them significant points. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1200" height="800" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/full/WST_20240713_WST_516337_imago1024461153h-1200x800_bdd1f2da.webp&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800" alt="" class="wp-image-516379" srcset="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago1024461153h-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago1024461153h-300x200.jpg 300w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago1024461153h-768x512.jpg 768w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago1024461153h-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/imago1024461153h-2048x1366.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px"></figure><figcaption>Dropping into the Europa League in 2022/23 did little to help Barcelona’s ranking</figcaption></figure>



<p>Paris Saint-Germain, Villarreal, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, and Inter complete the top ten, all benefiting from their sustained European performances.</p>



<p>Manchester United, despite their illustrious history, sit in the 14th position. West Ham United’s surprising but deserved 16th place follows their triumph in the 2023 Conference League. This ranking is particularly noteworthy given their usual mid-table <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/watch-premier-league-on-us-tv-internet/">Premier League</a> status.</p>



<h2>Why are Barcelona ranked so low?</h2>



<p>Fans have expressed mixed reactions on social media regarding the latest rankings. </p>



<p>The rankings of some teams have many people perplexed, especially the ones of historically powerful clubs like Atletico Madrid and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/barcelona-tv-schedule/">Barcelona</a>. </p>



<p>The rankings take into account only European performances, leading to seemingly surprising placements for clubs that have struggled on the continental stage but performed well domestically.</p>



<p>Furthermore, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, and Arsenal are in 17th, 18th, and 19th places respectively. </p>



<p>Barcelona’s position is surprising to many, given their stature in world soccer. However, their struggles in European competitions over the last few years have seen them slide down the rankings.</p>



<p>With a better point total than teams like the Blaugrana and the Gunners, West Ham have had a successful season. They reached the semifinals of the Europa League in 21-22, won the Conference League the year after, and were finalists last season.</p>



<p>Italian giants Napoli, AC Milan, and Juventus find themselves outside the top 20, ranked 21st, 22nd, and 23rd respectively. </p>



<p>Their mixed results in recent European campaigns have not been enough to place them higher. Rangers, holding onto points from their impressive run to the 2021/22 Europa League final, sit at 28th.</p>



<p>One of the most surprising rankings is Tottenham’s 45th place. They are now in the middle of the pack, between Olympiacos (44th) and Kobenhavn (46th); especially after missing out on last season’s European football and failing to make any substantial advances in previous seasons.</p>



<h4>2024-25 UEFA rankings: Top 10</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Position</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th><th><strong>Points</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Man City</td><td>123.000</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Real Madrid</td><td>119.000</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Bayern Munich</td><td>108.000</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Liverpool</td><td>96.000</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Roma</td><td>90.000</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>PSG</td><td>85.000</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Villarreal</td><td>82.000</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Borussia Dortmund</td><td>79.000</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Chelsea</td><td>79.000</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Inter</td><td>76.000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Updated UEFA ranking: Why are Barcelona ranked so low?

UEFA released their latest club coefficient ranking for the 2024-25 season, and Barcelona were way down the list

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<p>Is this the year where the Bundesliga gains a fourth spot?  It could well be.  Below is a table of the current UEFA Coefficient compared to how it stands if the season were to end today.  At the end of the season, 2004-2005 will be removed from the books.  In that season, Italy had 2.5 more points than Germany.  It was the year Milan lost to Liverpool in the finals of the Champions League.  Italy had 5 full points on Germany the following year, followed by another 1.5 point lead in 06-07.  Since then Germany has been trending higher the last two campaigns (07-08 being a bit of a mare for Italy and last year being boosted by the Bundesliga’s UEFA Cup success).  It was enough to offset the disaster of 05-06.  With the 2.5 from five years ago going off the books, it will be replaced by this years results.  </p>
<p>At the moment, there is a 1 point lead for Germany. A 2.8 point lead is necessary.  So with the two competitions getting to the end, what are the chances?  </p>
<p>For the Bundesliga, Stuttgart are holding on by a thread with a return leg at the holders in 3 weeks.  Werder, Hamburg and the Wolves are all through to the final 16 in the Europa. </p>
<p>For Italy, Juve are still in the Europa; meanwhile, Inter take a lead to Stamford Bridge.  Milan are effectively out.</p>
<p>That leaves Bayern and Fiorentina, who face off in two weeks in Florence.  Bayern must overcome the Viola’s away goal, which leaves them in a strong position, despite Tom Henning Øvrebø.  Bayern need to draw at least.  A loss of 3-2 which would see them through to the next round would allow Fiorentina to offset the bonus point from progressing with 2 points for a victory.  </p>
<p>If Bayern can make it through, it will leave Germany with four clubs to accumulate points compared with a possible 2 for Italy, although we should all be pulling for Chelsea to be safe. </p>
<p>With .33 points for a win, .167 for a draw and another .167 for each round progression, the Bundesliga needs five more victories to get close to the 2.8 difference.  But with Europa being in Hamburg this year, the incentive for 3 northern clubs to see the final could be all we need to get a fourth spot by 2011.</p>
<table class="wikitable sortable">
<tbody><tr>
<th scope="col">League</th>
<th scope="col">2004–05</th>
<th scope="col">2005–06</th>
<th scope="col">2006–07</th>
<th scope="col">2007–08</th>
<th scope="col">2008–09</th>
<th scope="col">2009-10</th>
<th scope="col">Coeff.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span class="flagicon"><a href="/wiki/Italy" title="Italy"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Italy" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20100226_WST_73587_22px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.webp&amp;width=22&amp;height=15" width="22" height="15" class="thumbborder"></figure></div></a></span> <a href="/wiki/Serie_A" title="Serie A">Italy</a></td>
<td>14.00</td>
<td>15.36</td>
<td>11.93</td>
<td>10.25</td>
<td>11.38</td>
<td>13.00</td>
<td>62.91 -> 61.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-top-width: 2px"><span class="flagicon"><a href="/wiki/Germany" title="Germany"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Germany" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20100226_WST_73587_22px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.webp&amp;width=22&amp;height=13" width="22" height="13" class="thumbborder"></figure></div></a></span> <a href="/wiki/Fu%C3%9Fball-Bundesliga" title="Fußball-Bundesliga">Germany</a></td>
<td style="border-top-width: 2px">10.57</td>
<td style="border-top-width: 2px">10.44</td>
<td style="border-top-width: 2px">9.50</td>
<td style="border-top-width: 2px">13.50</td>
<td style="border-top-width: 2px">12.69</td>
<td style="border-top-width: 2px">14.08</td>
<td style="border-top-width: 2px">56.70 -> 60.21</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>


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