Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City players have achieved a significant milestone by securing the top position in UEFA’s updated club coefficient rankings for the 2024/25 season. This marks a notable achievement for the club, especially considering their journey in European competitions over the past few years.
Manchester City’s rise to the top spot follows a strong performance in the UEFA Champions League, despite being knocked out in the quarter-finals by Real Madrid in the previous season. Their successful 2022/23 campaign saw them claim the Champions League title for the first time, defeating Inter Milan with a decisive second-half goal from Rodrigo in the final held at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
While City did not manage to retain the Champions League title last season, they added significant silverware to their cabinet by winning both the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. These victories have contributed to their ascent to the top of the UEFA club coefficient rankings, surpassing the reigning Champions League holders, Real Madrid.
The top-10 clubs in UEFA’s updated club coefficient rankings are as follows:
- Manchester City
- Real Madrid
- Bayern Munich
- Liverpool
- AS Roma
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Villarreal
- Borussia Dortmund
- Chelsea
- Inter Milan
Manchester City’s consistent performance in European competitions over the past four seasons, including a Champions League win, a semi-final appearance, and reaching the final in 2021, has solidified their place at the top. The upcoming 2024/25 season will mark City’s 14th consecutive appearance in the Champions League, which will feature a new 32-team format replacing the traditional group stage.
Pep Guardiola and his team are eagerly awaiting the league stage draw for the 2024/25 Champions League, set to take place on August 29, 2024. This new format promises exciting matchups as City aims to continue their European dominance and defend their top spot in the rankings.
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