Champions League league phase: 29 teams already qualified

Seven spots remain as the final qualifying rounds conclude next week.

What happened. The final seven places in the Champions League league phase will be confirmed next week, with 29 teams already qualified.

• Qualifying has four rounds, with the last taking place this week and next.
• Five remaining spots are in the champions path, two in the league path.
• England and Spain each got an Elite Performance Spot, adding Liverpool and Real Betis.

The league phase will feature 36 teams, with the remaining spots decided in qualifying.

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