The qualification stage for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League is nearing its conclusion, with only a handful of spots remaining for the prestigious league phase.
As the new Champions League season approaches, the draw on Thursday will set the stage for the race to be crowned European champions. While several teams have already secured their places, the final qualifying rounds will determine the complete lineup.
One of the biggest surprises comes from Italy, where Como has qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its history. This remarkable achievement comes in just their third year back in Serie A, a testament to the incredible work of manager Cesc Fàbregas, the players, and the club's leadership in building a competitive force.
The competition also welcomes back a historic name, as three-time winners Manchester United return to Europe's elite stage after a challenging period that saw them miss out. Meanwhile, the qualifying rounds have already produced some stunning upsets. Celtic suffered a dramatic elimination, squandering a 4-0 aggregate lead to lose 5-4 to LASK in a remarkable comeback.
Another historic moment belongs to Sabah from Azerbaijan, who have qualified for the main stage of a European competition for the first time ever. They secured their spot by eliminating Hapoel Be'er Sheva, marking a new chapter for the club.
Qualified Teams for the 2026/27 Champions League
The following teams have secured their place in the league phase, with the final spots to be decided through the last playoff round.
League Phase | |||
Aston Villa | Arsenal | Manchester City | Manchester united |
Liverpool | Inter | Napoli | Roma |
Como | Barcelona | Real Madrid | Villareal |
Atletico Madrid | Real Betis | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
RB Leipzig | Stuttgart | Paris Saint-Germain | Lens |
Lille | PSV Eindhoven | Feyenoord | Porto |
Sporting Lisbon | Club Brugge | Slavia Prague | Galatasaray |
Shakhtar Donetsk | LASK | Sabah | Bodo/Glimt |
Levski Sofia / AEK Athens | Dinamo Zagreb / Viking | Slovan Bratislava / Celje | Fenerbahce / Lyon |
UEFA Champions League Draw: Pot Divisions
The teams will be divided into four pots, each containing nine clubs. The final composition of the pots awaits the results of the last qualifying round.
Pot 1: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Inter, Manchester City, Arsenal, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid
Pot 2: Borussia Dortmund, Roma, Sporting Lisbon, Aston Villa, Porto, Manchester United, Club Brugge, Real Betis, PSV Eindhoven
Pot 3: Feyenoord, Lille, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Villarreal, Shakhtar Donetsk, Galatasaray, Bodø/Glimt
Pot 4: Slavia Prague, Stuttgart, Como, Lens, LASK, Sabah
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