Despite Plzeň's exit from the UEFA Europa League, Czech clubs remain competitive in the UEFA national coefficient rankings owing to Olomouc's progress.
Czech football team Plzeň faced elimination from the UEFA Europa League after a penalty shootout against Panathinaikos in Athens. However, the overall performance of Czech clubs in European competitions remains promising, primarily due to Olomouc's advancement in the Conference League. This progress helps maintain a significant lead over Greece, placing Czechia firmly in the top ten of the UEFA coefficient rankings.
Currently, Czech clubs are more than a point ahead of 11th-place Greece and more than two points ahead of 12th-place Poland, with both countries only having two representatives still competing. The importance of staying within the top ten is underscored by the fact that the tenth position guarantees a direct slot for the champion of the Czech league into the Champions League group stage, providing essential exposure and financial benefits.
As the competition for the 2027/28 season continues, the Czech Republic started this season in the tenth position, reflecting a post from last year where they finished ninth for the 2026/27 season. The positional advantage also benefits the second-best team in the league, which will be seeded into the Champions League's third qualifying round, ensuring at least a chance in the group stages of the Europa League for three Czech clubs, highlighting the competitive spirit of Czech football on the European stage.
