Man City stays above Real Madrid in UEFA rankings as
West Ham leapfrogs Arsenal and Barcelona.
UEFA
Rankings Shake Up Seedings for 2024/25 Competitions:
confirmed the annual club standings, which affect the order in which teams are drawn for its club competitions, have been verified by UEFA, the body that oversees football in Europe, for the 2024–25 season.
The UEFA club coefficient rankings, used to determine seeding in prestigious competitions like the Champions League and Europa League, have been updated for the 2024/25 season. These rankings, released on July 12, 2024, reflect club performances over the past five seasons and bring some interesting changes to the seeding landscape.
Manchester City retains first place
for the third consecutive year, solidifying its dominance in European football.
Real Madrid, however, has climbed to second place following their triumphant
15th Champions League victory. Bayern Munich and Liverpool remain strong
contenders at third and fourth, respectively.
A surprise comes in the form of
Roma, who have enjoyed deep European runs in recent years. They find themselves
in a remarkable fifth position. Paris Saint-Germain, Villarreal, Borussia
Dortmund, Chelsea, and Inter Milan round out the top ten. Manchester United, a
former top dog, finds itself outside the coveted top ten at 14th.
These rankings will significantly
impact the upcoming UEFA club competition draws. Top-ranked teams will be
placed in more favorable groups, giving them a strategic advantage in the early
stages of the tournaments.
The update highlights the
ever-changing nature of European football. While established giants like
Manchester City and Real Madrid remain at the forefront, consistent performance
from teams like Roma demonstrates that calculated strategy and strong European
campaigns can lead to significant improvement in the rankings.
For fans and analysts, the UEFArankings offer valuable insights into club form and predict potential clashes
in the upcoming season. With a reshuffling of the top order, the 2024/25 UEFA
club competitions promise to be an exciting season filled with unexpected
matchups and fierce rivalries.