The defeat by 0-3 of the Athletic Club at home in front of Manchester Unitedin the first leg of the semifinals of the Europa Leaguehas jeopardized the direct access of the second classified of the Portuguese League (Benfica o Sporting) To the group stage of the LIGA DE CHAMPONES 2025/26. The newspaper 'Record' explains that, if the winner of the European League I was already classified for the Champions Through its league, the Plaza de la Europa League would go to the team with the best coefficient, which would benefit from Benficain case of being second.
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On the other hand, the Sporting It would have to wait Bruges, Feyenoord, PSV y Lille) They did not maintain their positions in their respective leagues.
In summary, for him Benficait would be enough that the Athletic Club WIN THE Europa Leaguewhile the Sporting You need more factors in your favor to access the group stage directly. In any case, the classification to the Champions The next season is complicated for Portuguese teams.
