"Since the start of the 2024-25 season, when the Champions League's first round expanded from 32 teams to 36, Uefa have handed an extra qualifying place to each of the two best-performing nations in the previous season. Using Uefa's association rankings, where points are earned by winning and drawing matches in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, the two nations with the highest points get given a direct qualification each for the following season's Champions League."
"Throughout the season, teams earn two points for every win and one for draws across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. There are also bonus points on offer for every round reached across the three competitions, although more points are given to teams competing in the Champions League than in the other competitions. In the qualification rounds, these points are halved."
"Points earned are then divided by how many teams from that country entered European competitions at the start of the season. In the 25-26 season, England have nine teams competing in Europe. That means all points are divided by nine. Scotland started the season with five teams competing in Europe. Although Hibernian and Dundee United failed to progress out of the qualifying rounds, three teams remain - but Scotland's points are still divided by five."
The Champions League first round expanded from 32 to 36 teams for 2024-25, prompting UEFA to award two extra qualification places to the best-performing nations. Association rankings determine the recipients, with points earned from Champions League, Europa League and Conference League results. Teams gain two points per win and one per draw, plus bonus points for rounds reached; points in qualification rounds are halved. Total points for each nation are divided by the number of teams that began European competition that season. England and Spain previously received extra spots, and Italy and Germany received them for 2024-25.
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