Real Madrid officially no longer holds the top spot in Europe.

The loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League resulted in Real Madrid's elimination and the loss of their top position in the UEFA rankings, concluding the Royal Club's reign.

The defeat against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals UEFA Champions League not only led to Real Madrid's elimination but also triggered significant consequences on the UEFA rankings. The Spanish Royal Club officially lost its number one position after a long period of dominance.

Specifically, Bayern Munich rose to the top with 146.500 points, surpassing Real Madrid, who now stands second with 144.500 points. Liverpool also benefited, climbing to third place with 130.000 points, completing the top three.

In the chasing group, Paris Saint-Germain moved up one spot to fifth place after an impressive victory over Liverpool. Arsenal advanced to seventh, while Atletico Madrid entered the top ten. Notably, among the remaining four clubs in the Champions League, PSG holds the highest ranking.

Top 10 clubs according to the latest UEFA rankings:

1. Bayern Munich – 146.500
2. Real Madrid – 144.500
3. Liverpool – 130.000
4. Inter Milan – 127.000
5. Paris Saint-Germain – 126.500
6. Manchester City – 125.500
7. Arsenal – 113.500
8. Barcelona – 113.250
9. Bayer Leverkusen – 105.000
10. Atletico Madrid – 103.750

How is the UEFA ranking calculated?

The UEFA ranking is a system that evaluates the performance of clubs, national teams, and national associations in European competitions, based on results over a specific period.

For the club level, points are calculated solely based on achievements in continental tournaments such as the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Conference League, excluding domestic leagues. UEFA states that the current ranking coefficient is based on the performance of the last five seasons, used for seeding purposes in competitions.

Additionally, UEFA maintains another ranking based on a 10-season cycle, primarily for revenue distribution purposes. In this ranking, Bayern Munich still leads, slightly ahead of Real Madrid, while Manchester City ranks third. PSG and Barcelona complete the top five, showing differences from the five-year ranking in terms of expertise.