The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League season is hitting a crucial juncture, and early results indicate that Italian teams are struggling. Currently, only Inter occupies a top-eight position, having secured three wins in three matches. In comparison to last season, however, there’s little improvement. At this time last year, Inter was also at the top, boasting seven points, while Atalanta finds itself trailing slightly behind with four points this season.
Juventus has seen a notable decline compared to their previous performance under Thiago Motta, sitting currently in 25th place, and preparing for an upcoming match against Sporting CP under the new management of Luciano Spalletti. Meanwhile, Napoli rests in 23rd place and has minimal points needing urgent improvement.
Here’s a breakdown of the current UEFA Country Coefficients:
| Rank | Country | Coefficient |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | England(ENG) | 8.166 |
| 2 | Portugal(POR) | 7.600 |
| 3 | Poland(POL) | 7.375 |
| 4 | Germany(GER) | 7.285 |
| 5 | Spain(ESP) | 7.250 |
| 6 | Cyprus(CYP) | 7.250 |
| 7 | Denmark(DEN) | 7.125 |
| 8 | Italy(ITA) | 6.857 |
While it may be premature to ascertain if there’s a possibility for an additional Champions League spot, Italian clubs need to bolster their performance significantly. Fiorentina has been the most successful thus far, winning both of their Conference League matches, while other teams like Bologna and AS Roma are looking to shake off inconsistent results. The upcoming European fixtures could serve as a critical test.
