The English Premier League is trailing behind the German Bundesliga in the competition for an additional Champions League spot, following the elimination of Arsenal and Manchester City on Wednesday.
In the revised Champions League format starting next season, the two countries with the highest coefficient points will earn an extra group-stage berth.
Each victory contributes two coefficient points, while a draw earns one point and zero for a defeat. Additional points are awarded for progressing to specific stages of the tournament.
Before this week’s matches, English clubs held a slight lead over their German counterparts in coefficient points, but Bayern Munich’s win over Arsenal and Real Madrid’s victory against Manchester City shifted the balance in Germany’s favor. Borussia Dortmund’s elimination of Atletico Madrid further bolstered Germany’s position.
Now, England will be relying on West Ham and Liverpool to produce miraculous comebacks in their ties against Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta on Thursday to maintain any hope of catching up with Germany in the coefficient standings.
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