Will the Premier League still get a fifth Champions League spot after clubs' dire week? That was the sorry tale for English clubs in the Champions League this week. ‌Under UEFA rules, the two nations which perform best across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League are handed an extra place in their domestic leagues for Europe's premier competition. How many English clubs will reach the Champions League quarter-finals? Its four teams in the Champions League and Europa League were all placed opposite brackets and wouldn't meet until the finals.

Source: Daily Mirror March 12, 2026 13:31 UTC