Overview
- Updated tallies show England on 9.722 points and Germany on 8.857, with Spain (8.375), Cyprus (8.250) and Italy (8.142) next in the chase for the two European Performance Spots.
- Italy climbed into fifth after Inter and Atalanta wins and Roma’s victory this week, narrowing the gap to second according to the latest figures.
- UEFA awards two extra places each season based on association averages built from two points for wins, one for draws, round‑progression bonuses and a final division by the number of clubs entered.
- Champions League participation carries a six‑point bonus per team, which boosts England’s average with six sides in the competition and nine English clubs in Europe overall.
- Cyprus remains a surprise contender thanks to Pafos’ Champions League results and AEK Larnaca’s Conference League form, while knockout rounds later this season could quickly reorder the standings.