For the coming season, the number of participants in the Champions League will increase from 32 to 36 starters. The Bundesliga could benefit. She is fighting for the bonus place with England’s clubs.
The Champions League duel between FC Bayern and Arsenal on Wednesday evening in Munich is not just about reaching the semi-finals. It’s also about valuable points in the duel between Germany and England for an additional fifth starting place in Europe’s premier class in the coming season.
“I’m very happy to be able to help the Bundesliga,” said coach Thomas Tuchel. But the 50-year-old admitted that this aspect was not a priority for him. “It’s not Bundesliga versus Premier League, but Bayern Munich versus Arsenal.” After the close 2-2 draw in the first leg, both teams are primarily concerned with reaching the semi-finals.
Last week, the Bundesliga was able to push the English Premier League out of second place in the UEFA rankings for the current season. This was also due to Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 win in the Europa League against West Ham United. Borussia Dortmund’s advance further increased their lead. Behind leader Italy (18,428), Germany has 17,214 points, followed by England (16,750). If Bayern advance against Arsenal and Leverkusen against West Ham, it would be worth a lot.
The number of participants in the Champions League will be increased from 32 to 36 clubs next season. Two of the four new places will be awarded to the nations with the best performance in international competitions this season. Borussia Dortmund, currently fifth in the Bundesliga, would benefit from a fifth German starting position.
Source: Stern
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