Champions League Spot Allocation
The Premier League has missed out on a fifth Champions League spot for the upcoming season to the Bundesliga. The allocation of spots is based on the performance of clubs in European club competitions.
European Performance Spot (EPS)
Italy secured the first ‘European Performance Spot’ (EPS) last month, and Borussia Dortmund’s recent victory over Paris St Germain in the semi-final has now granted the second spot to Germany.
Implications for Aston Villa
Despite Aston Villa’s performance in the Europa Conference League, England will not be able to secure an extra place in the Champions League. Villa must maintain their fourth position in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League, with Tottenham closely behind.
Potential Benefits for Dortmund
If Dortmund continues to perform well and potentially wins this season’s Champions League, the EPS would benefit the team finishing sixth in the Bundesliga, currently held by Eintracht Frankfurt.