Although Man United are unlikely to finish in the top four, fans of the Red Devils need worry not about their Champions League hopes. Jose Mourinho’s men can still make the prestigious competition if they win the Europa League.
A rule Sevilla took advantage of in their two latter Europa League wins, the champions are guaranteed a spot in UEFA’s top-tier competition. However, with the Red Devils outside the top four this has raised several questions. Here, we answer them.
Q: How many teams will the Premier Leave have in the Champions League if Man United win the Europa League?
A: Possibly five.
Q: Why won’t the fourth-placed Premier League team lose their Champions League spot to Man United?
A: Because for that to happen, both the Champions League and Europa League winners would have to be Premier League clubs outside the top four. This won’t be possible since the Champions League finalists are Juventus and Real Madrid.
Q: But what about that incident in 2012 involving Tottenha, Chelsea, and the Champions League?
A: Yes, it’s true: Tottenham lost their Champions League spot in 2012 despite finishing in fourth because Chelsea won the European title yet finished outside the top four in England. However, that rule has since been removed.
Q: Where will the Red Devils enter in next season’s Champions League?
A: A ticket straight into the group stage is reserved for a Champions League winner that fails to qualify for the tournament. However, since both of this year’s finalists – Juventus and Real Madrid – have booked their spot due to their league position, that ticket to the group stage will go directly to Man United.
Man City, Liverpool, and Arsenal fans have now been educated!
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