Real Madrid continue to set the benchmark in European football, sitting atop the latest UEFA club coefficient rankings ahead of Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. The standings, calculated based on performances
in European competitions over the past five seasons, once again underline Madrid’s sustained dominance on the continental stage.
According to the figures published by UEFA, Real Madrid lead the rankings with 131,500 points, a significant margin over second-placed Bayern Munich (124,250) and Inter Milan (121,250). The top six is rounded out by Manchester City (117,750), Liverpool (115,500), and reigning Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (109,500).
The UEFA club coefficient is determined by results in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League over a rolling five-year period. During that time, Real Madrid have lifted the Champions League trophy twice, a key factor in their commanding position at the top of the rankings.
The list also highlights the balance of power across Europe’s major leagues. Among the top ten clubs, there are:
- Two Spanish teams: Real Madrid (1st) and Barcelona (9th)
- Three German teams: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen
- Three English teams: Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal
- One French team: Paris Saint-Germain
- One Italian team: Inter Milan
UEFA Club Coefficient Rankings (Top 10)
- Real Madrid – 131,500
- Bayern Munich – 124,250
- Inter Milan – 121,250
- Manchester City – 117,750
- Liverpool – 115,500
- Paris Saint-Germain – 109,500
- Borussia Dortmund – 98,750
- Bayer Leverkusen – 98,250
- Barcelona – 96,250
- Arsenal – 93,000
For Real Madrid, the numbers are less a surprise than a confirmation. Across eras, managers, and squads, the club continues to turn European nights into a competitive advantage. While others rise and fall with cycles of success, Madrid’s consistency over the last five years reinforces their reputation as the defining force in European football.
