Real Madrid vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final: Arsenal knock Madrid out to qualify for the semis after 16 years
Get the highlights of the Real Madrid vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final Second Leg match as Mikel Arteta's men knocked Madrid out of the Champions League.
Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of UEFA Champions League 2024-25 football. This is Koushik Biswas with another LIVE Blog for all the football lovers like you.
Tonight we will have the Real Madrid vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final second leg match.
Arsenal have a 3-0 lead over the defending and 15-time champions after the first leg. Can Real Madrid make one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history?
They have done it in the past. But, this Arsenal team is a tough one to crack.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you every minute update of the match from our webdesk. Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Apr 16, 2025, 7:01 PM
Final Score
Apr 16, 2025, 9:34 PM
Final Verdict
It is indeed a historical night for Arsenal.
They remain unbeaten against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Mikel Arteta becomes the first manager since Arsene Wenger to take Arsenal to the Champions League semi-finals.
They will now face PSG in the final four. Can they finally lift the trophy? Only time will tell.
I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Thank you and good night.
We were the last team to defeat Real Madrid in the Champions League in the QFs until today. 21 years later, a Red and White team does it again ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/bM6RU5pjtJ
Yellow card for Partey and Rudiger. Partey and Rudiger will both miss the next match, if they qualify.
Apr 16, 2025, 8:48 PM
83' | Saliba with a block
A full-stretched Saliba makes a huge block as Vinicius looked dangerous to make a shot from right of the box.
Apr 16, 2025, 8:46 PM
80' | Kiwior does well
Vinicius with a cross, and Endrick did well to receive the ball with his chest. The ball popped up in the air, and Kiwior just headed the ball back to Raya.
Apr 16, 2025, 8:44 PM
78' | Modric blocks a shot
Partey's shot from the edge of the box is blocked by Modric.
8 - @thibautcourtois 🇧🇪 has saved eight of the 39 penalties faced against him as a @realmadriden goalkeeper in all competitions, three in the UEFA Champions League. In fact, since 2003/04, he's the Real Madrid goalkeeper with the most penalties saved in the competition. Savior. pic.twitter.com/wghpAZDFmb
Playing XI: Courtois, Lucas V., Asencio, Rüdiger, Alaba, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vini Jr. and Mbappé.
Subs: Fran González, Sergio Mestre, Luka Modrić, Arda Güler, Endrick, Jesús Vallejo, Dani Ceballos, Fran García, Brahim Díaz.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:46 AM
Early team news: Real Madrid
Camavinga, who was shown a red card in the final minutes of the first leg, will miss the match due to card issue. Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to replace him afer missing the firsst leg due to suspension.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:43 AM
Early team news: Arsneal
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Thomas Partey, who was forced off in their last match in Premier League, is fine now. Along with him, Ben White, who is doutful, also trained with the squad.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:41 AM
The lid will be closed!
The lid of the Santiago Bernabeu will be closed for this fixture. This means the sound will be amplified and the atmosphere will be too loud for anyone to focus.
Declan Rice scored two stunning free-kicks and Mikel Merino kept his form against Real Madrid intact to hand Arsenal a huge 3-0 advatnage in the first leg.
Real Madrid did not look at their best at Emirates Stadium. But, under the lid at Santiago Bernabeu, they can be a lethal team.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:34 AM
Arsenal: Recent form
Arsenal are now ubeaten in 9 games across compettions since losing against West Ham United at home. Since then Arteta's men have beaten teams like Chelsea in Premier League and Real Madrid in Champions League.
Though they have gone through a few injuries in the recent past, they have been one of the better sides offlate. Not only that, they have scored the third most goals in this season's Champions League (28). Only Barcelona (36) and Bayern Munich (29) have scored more goals than them.
Date
Competition
Home Team
Away Team
Score
Result
12/04/25
Premier League
Arsenal
Brentford
1 - 1
D
09/04/25
UEFA Champions League
Arsenal
Real Madrid
3 - 0
W (Arsenal)
05/04/25
Premier League
Everton
Arsenal
1 - 1
D
02/04/25
Premier League
Arsenal
Fulham
2 - 1
W (Arsenal)
16/03/25
Premier League
Arsenal
Chelsea
1 - 0
W (Arsenal)
Apr 16, 2025, 10:27 AM
Real Madrid: Recent form!
In recent time, Real Madrid have failed to get going. They have faced defeat against Valencia in La Liga and then lost the first leg against Arsenal in Champions League as well.
In the Copa del Rey semis, they drew against Real Sociedad 4-4 till the extra time and then went on to win the game on aggregate.
So, overall, they Spanish giants have not been at their best.
Date
Competition
Home Team
Away Team
Score
Result
13/04/25
LaLiga
Deportivo Alavés
Real Madrid
0 - 1
W (Real Madrid)
09/04/25
UEFA Champions League
Arsenal
Real Madrid
3 - 0
L (Real Madrid)
05/04/25
LaLiga
Real Madrid
Valencia
1 - 2
L (Real Madrid)
02/04/25
Copa del Rey
Real Madrid
Real Sociedad
4 - 4 (AET)
D
30/03/25
LaLiga
Real Madrid
Leganés
3 - 2
W (Real Madrid)
15/03/25
LaLiga
Villarreal
Real Madrid
1 - 2
W (Real Madrid)
Apr 16, 2025, 10:21 AM
Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Past meetings
Statistic
Arsenal
Real Madrid
Wins
2
0
Draws
1
Goals
4
0
Apr 16, 2025, 10:16 AM
Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Head-to-head stats
Do you know Real Madrid have not beaten Arsenal in Champions League yet. Although they are the team to beat 144 teams in the Champions League so far, Arsenal do not come in that list.
Not only that, Real Madrid are yet to score a single goal against Arsenal.
So far, these two teams have played three matches against each other. Arsenal have won twice and drwan once.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:14 AM
Tonight's Stadium | Santiago Bernabeu
With a seating captacity of 78,297, Santiago Bernabeu is Spain's second largest football stadium. It has hosted four European Cup/UEFA Champions League finals in the past. Moreover, it is also the first stadium to host final of both Euro Cup and FIFA World Cup.
It has been home of Real Madrid since 1947.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:09 AM
How to watch the match?
Fans from India can watch the Real Madrid vs Arsenal match LIVE on Sony Sports TV Channels. Moreover, they can stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV App and Website as well.
Apr 16, 2025, 10:08 AM
Match Details
Match: Real Madrid vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League 2024-25, Quarter-final, Second Leg
After Luis Enrique became only the sixth football manager to win the Champions League with different clubs, we present you with some interesting football facts about managers with the most UCL titles in their careers.
In Europe, the Champions League is seen as the most demanding title among players, managers, and clubs from all over Europe. The Giant clubs compete for this specific trophy every year, with the prestige and financial rewards received from the tournament being among the biggest in club football.
Achieving success in this competition is usually seen by most players and managers as the benchmark of club-level achievement in Europe. For many managers, winning the Champions League is the ultimate goal.
Some managers, however, have managed to win the competition multiple times, some with multiple teams as well. Without further due, here are the interesting football facts of the five managers with the most Champions League titles.
Many regard Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of his generation due to his success with all the clubs he has managed. The Spanish manager has won the competition thrice in his managerial career, two times with FC Barcelona and once with Manchester City.
Guardiola won his first Champions League title in his first season in charge of Barcelona, with his side defeating Manchester United 2-0 in 2008-09 as part of their first-ever treble. The former Barcelona midfielder was 38 years old at the time, making him the youngest manager to win the competition to date.
He won his second title two years later in the 2010-11 season, defeating the same opponent 3-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of both triumphs, scoring both times.
Then he managed Bayern but wasn't able to bring any Champions League titles to the German Club. Finally, his 12-year wait came to an end when Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Final of the UCL 2022-23 season.
Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid in its most dominant period of the 21st century. The Frenchman won three titles with Los Blancos in three years in charge of the club.
Zidane won his first title just four months after he replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid. He led the side to defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties in the 2015-16 final.
The next season, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final for their 12th crown.
Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2017-18 final. The Frenchman is the only manager in history to win the competition three consecutive times. He is also the first and only French manager to win the competition to date.
Bob Paisley | 3 European Cups
Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years.
No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He won twenty trophies in nine years for Liverpool Football Club between 1974 and 1983.
He brought 3 European Cups, six League Championships (including three in a row in 1981, 1982, and 1983), three League Cups, 6 Charity Shields, one UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.
Paisley is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Bob is now regarded as one of the best soccer managers of all time.
Carlo Ancelotti | 5 Champions League titles
Carlo Ancelotti is one of football's managerial greats of the 21st century. The Italian manager has won five Champions League titles in his time as a manager, having also won the competition twice as a player.
Ancelotti won his first Champions League title in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as his side defeated Juventus on penalties in the final. He won his second title in the 2006-07 season as AC Milan defeated Liverpool 2-1.
Ancelotti won his third title with Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season after his side defeated Atlético Madrid 4-1. His fourth title came in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid once again after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.
Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs
Real Madrid are the most successful team in UEFA Champions League history with 15 titles. Here are the football clubs with the most Champions League titles.
Europe has the best and the toughest club competition in the world. The only thing which separates an elite club from a normal club is the Champions League title. Clubs all around Europe dream of winning this competition. Clubs with the most Champions League titles earn more bragging rights than the others. Let's take a look at the top clubs that have won the most number of Champions League titles in the tournament's history.
Champions League Finalists and Winners List since 1956
Top clubs with the most Champions League titles (3 or more)
1. Real Madrid CF (15 UCL titles)
Everyone considers Real Madrid C.F. as the most successful club in world football. This club has achieved great heights both in recent times and in the past. Real Madrid won the first-ever European Cup in 1955-56 which was also the founding year of the competition. Back then it was formally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup. The current format has been around since 1992. Real Madrid has won 15 UEFA Champions League titles which is more than any club in the world.
They won the tournament five consecutive times in the first five seasons of the tournament. Their recent achievement includes a three-peat of winning the UCL under Zinedine Zidane (2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18).
Cristiano Ronaldo was their star performer with the most impact in the competition. He further tops the chart of the most goal scorers and assists providers in the competition as well.
Paolo Maldini lifting the Champions League 2006-07 season.
AC Milan is an Italian giant with a rich history and glories. They produced players like Maldini, Dida, Nesta and many more. They dominated world football in the past few decades, but things have changed drastically since then.
Milan has fallen from the ranks of great clubs in recent times, but their UCL glory is still more than others, just behind Real Madrid. They have beaten the likes of Juventus, Liverpool, and Barcelona to win the Champions League in the past. Milan has won the Champions League 7 times in their history.
Bayern Munich has been the dominant force in Europe for quite a long time. They dominate the Bundesliga and the domestic cup titles, too. Recently, they have been one of the most prominent sides in Europe to deal with. Bayern humiliated Barcelona with an 8-2 defeat in the UCL quarter-finals and won the 2019-20 Champions League, beating PSG comfortably by 1-0.
Robert Lewandowski was their main man in recent years, with the most goals. However, they have consistently produced players like Robben, Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller and others who helped them win the trebles and sextuples.
Bayern Munich's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1973-74
Atletico Madrid
0-4
Brussels
1974-75
Leeds
2-0
Paris
1975-76
St- Etienne
1-0
Glasgow
2000-01
Valencia
1-1 (5-4) Pen
Milan
2012-13
Borussia Dortmund
1-2
London
2019-20
PSG
0-1
Lisbon
All 6 titles of FC Bayern Munich
4. Liverpool FC (6 UCL titles)
Trophy Cabinet of Liverpool including 6 UCL titles. Image - This is Anfield
Liverpool has turned the tables beautifully in recent times. They were a great force in the European competition but suddenly went numb. Liverpool had a rough patch where they went trophyless for many years. With the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager, Liverpool slowly redeemed themselves. In the 2017-18 season, they reached the UCL finals but failed to win against Real Madrid.
Next season they came back stronger, from a 3-0 defeat in the first leg to win 4-0 in the second leg and knocked Barcelona out of the UCL semis. Liverpool went on to be the champions defeating Spurs by 2-0 in the all-English final to win their 6th UCL trophy. Their great comeback against Milan in 2005 at Istanbul still gives goosebumps to every football fan.
Liverpool's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1976-77
Monchengladbach
3-1
Rome
1977-78
Club Brugge
1-0
London
1980-81
Real Madrid
1-0
Paris
1983-84
Roma
1-1 (2-4) Pen
Rome
2004-05
AC Milan
3-3 (2-3) Pen
Istanbul
2018-19
Tottenham Hotspur
2-0
Madrid
All 6 titles of Liverpool FC
5. FC Barcelona (5 UCL Titles)
FC Barcelona bagging their 5th UCL title. Image - 90MIN
FC Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in Europe with a great history in the UCL. They have won the title 5 times, while three of them came in the last decade. Their famous Lamasia - The FC Barcelona academy produced world-class players at the time. Players like Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and many more were a part of the academy.
Coach Pep Guardiola conquered the world with some beautiful football. He managed to win both the Treble and Sextuple during his reign. A few years later Luis Enrique guided them to their 5th UCL title and also a treble. That was Barcelona's last high run in the UCL. After that, they have faced some problems and have not been able to continue their dominance in European football.
AFC Ajax has a great history. They are the only team to win the UCL 4 times which is not from the top 5 leagues. Football maestro Johan Cruyff was from this team, he later changed the definition of playing football. Introducing Tiki-taka football to the world, Ajax had a great run in the past. He later influenced Barcelona to play that type of football which brought them huge success in the end.
They last won the title in 1995 when the likes of Van der Sar, and Rijkaard used to play for them. Since then they have reached the UCL semifinal in 2019 upsetting big teams and then lost to the Spurs in the semifinal in the dying minutes. Ajax's run is considered one of the greatest underdogs in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
Ajax's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1970-71
Panathinaikos
2-0
London
1971-72
Internazionale
2-0
Rotterdam
1972-73
Juventus
1-0
Belgrade
1994-95
AC Milan
1-0
Vienna
All 4 titles of AFC Ajax
7. Manchester United (3 UCL Titles)
Manchester United one of the greatest clubs in the world has won three Champions League titles. They looked like the best team in the world during their reign. Players like David Beckham, Ryan Gigs, and Wayne Rooney were part of the golden team when United lifted their 3rd European title. Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of this team is one of the greatest ever in the history of the sport. He introduced one of the recent footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo in top-flight football, who was also part of that 2007-08 team.
Manchester United have also won the treble and enlisted themselves in an elite list in World Football. Since then they qualified for two Champions League finals but faced defeat against FC Barcelona.
Internazionale won two of their three trophies back in the 1960s. Since then, they have been having a disappointing year in and year out. Their recent UCL title was in 2009-10 when Jose Mourinho took charge. They were not the favourites in that season, yet they went on to win the UCL.
Jose Mourinho at that time was emerging as one of the best coaches in the world. He played typical defensive football, frustrating his opponents, which created mistakes. They capitalised on those mistakes and went on to win their 3rd Champions League. They defeated the heavyweights Barcelona in the semis and Bayern Munich in the final to clinch their title.
Internazionale's Title winning years
Winning Year
Opponent team
Scoreline
Venue
1963-64
Real Madrid
3-1
Vienna
1964-65
Benfica
1-0
Milan
2009-10
Bayern Munich
0-2
Madrid
All 3 titles of Inter Milan
Clubs with less than three Champions League titles:
PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final: 5 star PSG becomes the 24th team to win Champions League
Get the highlights of the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final at the Munich Football Arena in Munich as PSG defeated Inter by 5-0 to become the 24th team to win the Champions League.
Hello and welcome to the final night of an extraordinary season we have had. Welcome to the night of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE coverage of the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final match, scheduled to take place at the Munich Football Arena in Munich.
Luis Enrique, as a coach, is looking for a second treble after winning it with FC Barcelona in 2015. Meanwhile, Inter Milan player Lautaro Martinez will be looking to complete his circle of being a World Cup and Champions League winner tonight.
So stay tuned as we take you through a historic night of football. Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
May 31, 2025, 7:01 PM
Final Score
May 31, 2025, 9:28 PM
Thank you!
Thank you for staying with us throughout the season. Congratulations to all the PSG fans for the historic night. For Inter fans, next season will be a brighter one.
Good night everyone. See you during the FIFA Club World Cup.
May 31, 2025, 9:14 PM
Long Live, Xana
As Luis Enrique celebrates an historic Champions League title with PSG, he is doing so in a special tshirt.
The Spaniard is wearing a shirt of the 'Xana Foundation', which provides families of children who are impacted by serious illness.
At the far post, from the corner, he should hit the target from there.
Another chance gone begging for them.
May 31, 2025, 7:38 PM
34' | Inter not getting enough space
Inter's top three have not got enough ball and space to work with in the final third.
May 31, 2025, 7:35 PM
On record books!
1+1 - Paris SG’s Désiré Doué is the sixth different player to both score and assist in a UEFA Champions League final, while at 19 years and 362 days, he’s the youngest to do so. Star. pic.twitter.com/6k8X0j3Fvj
9 - Achraf Hakimi has been involved in nine goals in the UEFA Champions League this season (4 goals, 5 assists), the joint-most goal involvements by a defender in a single campaign along with Ian Harte in 2000/01. Impact. #UCLfinalpic.twitter.com/bu6WCWlrD1
12' | HHHHHHHHAAAAAAKKKKIIIIIMMMMIIII | PSG 1-0 INT
Hakimi gives PSG the lead. Against his former team, he decides not to celebrate.
Threading pass from Vitinha and Doue, just had to turn to give the pass to Hakimi on the other side of the box to split the Inter defence.
Top class team goal.
PSG 1-0 INT
May 31, 2025, 7:13 PM
The Nerazzurri are wearing black armbands following the passing of Ernesto Pellegrini, who was the President of Inter for eleven years.
May 31, 2025, 7:12 PM
10' | Sommer makes a save
Save from Sommer, who has been one of the best players for Inter this season. Timid effort from Doué.
May 31, 2025, 7:09 PM
8' | Chance for PSG
Vitiniha's free-kick was not negotiated well by Inter, and then the ball returned to him on the right. Vitinha's lofted ball for Marquinhos was just a bit long.
May 31, 2025, 7:08 PM
Superstitions!
Inter Milan are wearing their third kit because the blue and black of their first kit clash with PSG's colors.
They reportedly decided to wear their yellow third kit as they've lost twice in their second kit this season 😅 pic.twitter.com/SzvRY1aPhH
Interestingly, this would be the first time both PSG and Inter Milan would face each other in their history. Imagine, you are playing a team for the first time, and that too, in a Champions League final.
May 31, 2025, 7:02 AM
Tonight's venue | Munich Football Arena
May 31, 2025, 7:01 AM
How to watch the UCL final in India?
Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final LIVE on Sony Sports Network Television Channels. Moreover, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website.
May 31, 2025, 7:00 AM
Match Details
Match: PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Final
They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC
From domestic league titles to European glory, they have won it all. With the recent addition of the UEFA Conference League 2025 to complete their historic collection; here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC for you to explore!
In the world of football, few clubs stand out like Chelsea FC. Their trophy cabinet tells a story of incredible success, proving that they have truly won it all!
With their recent UEFA Conference League 4-1 victory over Real Betis, Chelsea completed a historic sweep of all major UEFA titles.
Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC that defines their successful journey in the football world. Take a look.
European Royalty: Conquering the Continent
Chelsea FC lifting the trophy of UEFA Champions League 2021 after their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final. Image | Twitter
Chelsea have battled across the continent's most prestigious stages and won every major UEFA club trophy, a feat few clubs can claim.
Their crowning achivements including 2 UEFA Champions League titles, notable defeating Bayern Munich [1-1 (4-3 pens)] in 2012 and Manchester City (1-0) in 2021.
Beyond the Champions League, Chelsea also lifted the UEFA Europa League twice (2013, 2019), and the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971, famously against Real Madrid in the replay, and also in 1998.
Additionally, two UEFA Super Cup victories (1998, 2021) further highlight their continental dominance.
The collection was completed with their 2025 UEFA Conference League triumph, where Chelsea FC beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final.
The domestic dominance of Chelsea FC
Chelsea lifting their second FA Cup title in 1997 after defeating Middlesbrough (2-1) in the final. Image | Facebook
Beyond their European conquests, they have also established as masters of England by securing highest domestic honors.
The Blues clinched the First Division/Premier League title and impress six times (1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017) along with eightFA Cup victories (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018). This makes them the competition's most successful team.
Their domestic dominance also extends to League Cup, which they have won fivetimes in the following years: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015.
Completing the Set: Global and Historic Honors
Chelsea FC lifting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in 2021. Image | Wikipedia
Chelsea's trophy cabinet truly lives upto the "won it all" status by having a collection of unique, historical, and global titles.
The FIFA Club World Cup win over Palmeiras (2-1) in 2021, made them only London club to win the Champions League as well as FIFA Club WC.
Further adding to their phenomenal collection are fourCharity/Community Shield triumphs (1955, 2000, 2005, 2009), which mark their traditional early-season dominance.
As we move down to the final count, Chelsea also holds two Full Members' Club Victories (1986, 1990).
Premier League teams to qualify for Champions League every season since 2016
Here are the Premier League teams to qualify for UEFA Champions League every season since 2016. A record six Premier League teams have already qualified for Champions League 2025-26.
The English Premier League, or the Premier League, has been the best football league in Europe for a long now. As per UEFA Club Coefficients, the Premier League is the best football league on the continent, with the best standard of football and competitiveness.
The competitiveness not only makes it tough for teams to finish at the summit of the points table, but the battle for the UEFA Champions League spot also intensifies. This season, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League from the Premier League.
This is the first time six teams from any league have qualified for the Champions League. Not only that, there is also a chance that another team can qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, depending on Chelsea's performance in the Conference League final this season.
How do teams qualify for the Champions League from a league?
Till the 2022-23 season, every top-four team from the European Leagues used to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Along with the top four teams, the Europa League winners also qualified for the Champions League next season.
But, from the 2024 season, along with the top four teams and Europa League/Conference League winners, leagues started getting an additional European Performance Spot. EPS is awarded to the league with strong UEFA coefficient performances, which the Premier League earned this season as well.
Premier League teams to qualify for the Champions League every season since 2016
2015-16
In the 2025-16 Champions League season, Chelsea qualified as the champions of the Premier League 2014-15. Manchester City and Arsenal qualified as the second and third finishers of the league.
Meanwhile, Manchester United qualified for the Champions League play-off round as the UEFA Europa League 2014-15 winners.
Leicester City surprised everyone to win the 2015-16 Premier League after a historic season. They entered the Champions League as the champions of England. Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester City qualified as the second to fourth spot finishers.
Chelsea qualified for the Champions League by winning the 2016-17 Premier League. Spurs, who were very close of a title, finished second to qualify for Europe. Manchester City and Liverpool qualified as the third and fourth place finishers.
Meantime, Manchester United, who were sixth in the league qualified after winning the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League.
Manchester City's domination in the Premier League started with winning the 2017-18 season, as they entered the Champions League 2018-19 as the champions of England. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool were the other teams to qualify for Champions League.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played an all-England final where Liverpool defeated Spurs by 2-0 to win the title.
After winning the Champions League, Liverpool finished second in the Premier League, just one point behind the champions, Manchester City. Chelsea and Spurs qualified as the third and fourth team from Premier League.
Liverpool finally broke City's Premier League domination as they lifted 2019-20 Premier League title with 18 points lead over Manchester City, who finished second. Manchester United and Chelsea were the other teams to qualify for the Champions League.
Manchester City and Chelsea played an all-English Champions League in 2021, where Chelsea won their second UCL title.
Manchester City again won the Premier League title to qualify for Europe, with Manchester United finishing second in the league. Liverpool and Chelsea were the other tequalified as the third and fourth teams from the Premier League.
Liverpool lost the Champions League final against Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season.
City defended the Premier League title in the 2021-22 season and entered the Champions League 2022-23, which they eventually won, beating Inter Milan in the final.
Liverpool, who lost the Premier League race by just one point, qualified alongside Chelsea and Spurs.
City won their third consecutive Premier League title helped them earn the Champions League spot. Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United qualified for the Champions League 2023-24.
Back-to-back four Premier League titles for City ensured them another go at the Champions League. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa were the other teams from Premier League to qualify for the new format Champions Legaue.
Arsenal were the only team from the Premier League to play semi-final that season.
A record six teams qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League season from the Premier League. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea qualified as the top four teams. The EPS allowed an added spot as Newcastle United qualified as the fifth team.
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