Leeds United duo Diego Llorente and Rasmus Kristensen could clinch a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League with loan club AS Roma if they finish sixth in Serie A.Due to the performance of Italian clubs in European competition this season, the country’s standing in UEFA co-efficient rankings has been given a major boost, permitting six teams to enter the 2024/25 Champions League at the group stage. It could be first time six teams from one nation has competed in Europe’s premium club competition during the same season.
Serie A teams still have one or two league matches remaining this season but Roma are in pole position to claim the sixth Champions League spot following Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League triumph over Bayer Leverkusen and are guaranteed to finish sixth in the table. Italy already have five Champions League places next season due to the league’s performance, however if Atalanta finish third or fourth, Roma will be placed in next season’s Europa League.
