DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — How many teams qualify for the Champions League from the Bundesliga?
Definitely four. Probably five. Possibly six.
Bayern Munich’s and Borussia Dortmund’s heroics in reaching the Champions League semifinals mean the fight for European qualification in Germany is complex, ever changing and could leave teams relying on their rivals to succeed.
It’s like chasing a moving target for clubs such as Dortmund, Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Freiburg. They may not know which competition they’re in until two weeks after the Bundesliga season wraps up on May 18.
There are some potentially strange outcomes, too. Currently seventh ahead of playing Frankfurt on Friday, Augsburg could qualify for the Champions League, the Europa League, the Conference League or no competition at all. Lowly Kaiserslautern could play the Europa League from the third division next season.
Election 2024: Biden and the Democrats raised far less in April than Trump and the GOP
China to strengthen management of drunk driving cases
Guideline unveiled to make public use of autonomous driving vehicles safer
Village operators drive development in Zhejiang's Lin'an district
Landmark Paris trial of Syrian officials accused of torturing, killing a father and his son starts
Tottenham and Man United advance to Women's FA Cup final in England
Dedicated efforts bolster nation's health defenses
Tagovailoa misses Dolphins' OTA day to attend Saban's charity golf tournament
Bell's RBI single in 10th lifts Marlins to 3
Fresh strawberries go global from northeast Chinese city