According to AS, Real Madrid maintains its top position in the UEFA coefficient rankings, ahead of Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. This ranking is based on performances in European competitions over the past five years.

According to Real Madrid's UEFA coefficient rankings, they have 131.500 points, leading Bayern Munich (124.250 points), Inter Milan (121.250 points), Manchester City (117.750 points), Liverpool (115.500 points), and last year's Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (109.500 points).

The club coefficient rankings are based on performances in the Champions League, Europa League, and UEFA Cup over the past five seasons, during which Real Madrid won the Champions League twice.

Among the top ten clubs, there are two Spanish teams, Barcelona in ninth place; three German teams: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen; three English teams: Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal; one French team: Paris Saint-Germain; and one Italian team: Inter Milan. UEFA rankings by number of points:

Real Madrid 131.50

Bayern Munich 124.25

Inter Milan 121.25

Manchester City 117.75

Liverpool 115.500

Paris Saint-Germain 109.50

Borussia Dortmund 98.75

Bayer Leverkusen 98.25

Barcelona 96.25

Arsenal 93.00