Liverpool and Chelsea: The ‘one result’ math that secures £120m Champions League windfall

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(Credit: Imago) Liverpool and Chelsea: The ‘one result’ math that secures £120m Champions League windfall Fri 20 March 2026 9:24, UK Liverpool and Chelsea will be delighted to see that an additional Champions League spot appears to be a formality for the Premier League for next season. They are both desperately trying to chase down Manchester United and Aston Villa respectively, as they look to force their way into the all-important top four at the end of the season.Champions League qualification had seemed like an uphill battle for 2026-27 in recent weeks, but the Premier League sides are now within touching distance of opening the door for another place.

Liverpool’s win over Galatasaray on Wednesday night saw them progress into the quarter finals of this year’s competition, and their involvement for next term is now in their own hands, even if they don’t go on to lift the trophy this time around. ⚽ Liverpool Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews, VAR verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Reds fixture. VISIT THE LIVERPOOL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Premier League clubs one draw away from extra placeThe Premier League clubs endured a difficult few days across the first legs of the last 16 ties, but Arsenal and Liverpool both recovered to progress to the quarter-finals.

The English sides are locked in a battle with Spanish and German clubs to secure an extra place for next year’s Champions League, and they are firmly in the driving seat as we head into the quarter-finals. According to European football experts Football Rankings via their X account, Arsenal and Liverpool will need just one draw between them from their four games in the quarter-finals to ensure that the league gets its additional place.