The reason for this relates to the fact the side that finishes fifth in the Premier League this season could end up in next year's Champions League. Therefore, if a Premier League side experiences success in the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League this season, it will have positive consequences for fellow clubs in England. Had this rule come into effect for the current campaign, the Reds' fifth-placed finish in May would have seen them back in the Champions League due to Manchester City winning the Champions League and West Ham United lifting the Conference League. The best LFC news, features, videos and podcasts Nobody covers Liverpool Football Club in more detail than the ECHO. Indeed, there will now be a total of 189 Champions League matches from 2024/25, compared to the existing total of 125.

Source: Express February 07, 2024 14:33 UTC