Barça Climbs in Champions League Rankings After Crucial Win
FC Barcelona has made significant strides in the Champions League rankings following a crucial victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The team secured a 2-1 win, allowing them to climb from the 18th to the 14th position in the league.
Current Standings in the Champions League
As of now, Barcelona is two points away from the top eight, which is crucial for direct qualification to the knockout stage. The latest standings are as follows:
- Arsenal: 15 points (currently leading)
- Bayern Munich: 15 points (second place after a 3-1 win against Sporting)
- Atletico Madrid: 12 points (currently seventh after a comeback win against PSV Eindhoven)
- Real Madrid: 12 points (sixth place, pending their match against Manchester City)
- Barcelona: 10 points (14th place)
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, the Champions League will resume for Barcelona in January. They will have two crucial matches:
- January 21: Away match against Slavia Prague at 21:00
- January 28: Home match against FC Copenhagen at Spotify Camp Nou, with kickoff at 21:00
Both upcoming matches offer vital chances for Barcelona to improve their standing and enhance their goal tally. Currently, their overall goal average sits at +3, which could be a disadvantage in tiebreaker scenarios.
Significance of Standings
Last season, a total of 16 points was necessary for teams to secure a place in the top eight. This allows teams to advance directly to the knockout rounds without facing the playoff stage. Teams finishing from 9th to 24th will need to contend with playoff matches to progress.
With a strong performance against lower-ranked teams, Barcelona has a significant opportunity to improve its position and secure progression in this prestigious tournament.
