Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
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UEFA recently released their club rankings for this season, and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team surprisingly finished outside the top ten in the rankings despite reaching the semi-finals in the Champions League this season.
Arsenal’s impressive run to the semi-finals of the Champions League this season has been a highlight of their campaign, but how does this achievement translate to their UEFA club ranking? Despite their success in the competition, Arsenal currently sits 12th in the UEFA club rankings.
The Gunners lost to a refurbished PSG team after defeating Real Madrid on both legs in the quarter finals. PSG went ahead to thrash Inter Milan 5-0 to clinch their first Champions League trophy.
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The UEFA club coefficient is calculated by adding up all the points a club earns from its results in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League over the last five seasons and not just a single season. This means that a team’s current performance is not the only factor in determining their ranking.
According to the latest rankings, the top 5 clubs in Europe are Real Madrid (143.50 points), Manchester City (137.75 points), Bayern Munich (135.25 points), Liverpool (125.50 points), Paris Saint-Germain (118.50 points).
UEFA club rankings (UEFA.COM)
Arsenal’s 12th position may come as a surprise to some, given their semi-final finish in the Champions League. However, it’s worth noting that the Gunners have had some inconsistency in their European performances over the past five seasons.
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The UEFA rankings are important because they determine the seeding for the Champions League and other European competitions. Teams that are ranked higher will have an advantage in terms of the teams they are matched up against.
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, will likely be pleased with the team’s progress in the Champions League, but he will also be aware of the need to consistently perform well in European competitions to improve their ranking.
The Gunners’ semi-final finish is a significant achievement, and it shows that they are capable of competing with the best teams in Europe. However, they will need to build on this success and consistently perform well in the coming seasons to climb the UEFA rankings.
Arsenal’s ranking may not be as high as some fans would like, but it’s worth noting that the team has made significant progress in recent seasons. With continued investment in the squad and a focus on developing young players, the Gunners could potentially climb the rankings in the coming seasons.
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