Italy already has an extra seat, and the defeat of England “gives” another to Germany | Relief
Spain confirmed their failure to secure an extra place after Barcelona and Atlético Madrid were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals. Real Madrid are still alive, but even if they manage to win the competition with a complete victory, it does not guarantee that the country’s points will be enough for the fifth-placed team to earn a ticket to compete for the Orejona.
This, of course, does not mean that the fight for an additional place is already over. But it is close to resolution. Italy mathematically already has this position, and the remaining position will be discussed between Germany and England. The Bundesliga practically closed it, and only the resounding success of Aston Villa and defeat for the three survivors The Germans will turn the tide.
Situation in Italy
Mathematically, Italy already has an extra place in the next Champions League! The destruction of Lille and the British ensures that only Germany can surpass their brilliant performance. Serie A currently has an excellent average of 19.42 points. An average that is already insurmountable for almost everyone.
Having gained an additional place, Italy faced another important situation. If Roma or Atalanta manage to win the Europa League and finish the league in fifth place, the sixth team will be able to qualify for the main continental competition. Something that would be most natural, since they are fifth and sixth, respectively.. In any case, Lazio and Naples, as well as De Rossi’s men, have the opportunity to overtake Bologna.
Situation in England
The Premier League has failed in European competition and is represented only by Aston Villa., before the semi-final match. Their current score is 139 points among 8 teams with an average of 17,375. The maximum they could achieve is 146 or, according to the most accurate data, 18.25.
And what does this translate into? Well, in an absolutely unfavorable situation, get an additional place. They will not be able to reach the level of Italy, and against Germany they will only have a real miracle. Aston Villa must win the Conference League, while Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen must remain three points short. for the remainder of the competition. Three points means three draws, two wins, one draw and one win, one win and one classification…
Situation in Germany
Germany is doing everything it can to get extra space. He currently has 125.5 points among seven players: an average of 17.93. His only concern is England, and he smiles with relief because one win and a draw among all his representatives is worth it.
Germany’s maximum average is 20.64 points, which would even put it above Italy.. Their good performances in European competition and the survival of their three teams allow them to be relatively calm. Apart from the main surprise, they will be in fifth place in the European classification.. It is worth remembering that being first or being second is indifferent.
Situation in France
France also cannot take an extra place after losing to Lille. Only their classification and the survival of at least one team in each of the competitions would allow them to compete in the semi-finals. Its maximum is already an average of 16.5 points, which does not give it the opportunity to surpass Germany, England, and especially Italy.