The 'Sixth' of Sevilla does not give a fifth place in the Champions League to LaLiga

Sevilla have achieved their sixth Europa League after beating Inter Milan 3-2 that made it difficult from start to finish. Diego Carlos, with a Chilean and the invaluable help of Lukaku, gave a title to the Seville club that thus closes its very great season. Although the Europa League allows its winner to have a fixed place in the group stage of the next edition of the Champions League, Lopetegui's team already had it safe thanks to the fourth place achieved in the League.

But, contrary to what some might think, This does not imply that this place will go to the fifth classified of the Santander League, in this case Villarreal. On the contrary, the French Rennes is the great beneficiary of this Seville victory. However, the French team already knew that next season would contest the maximum continental competition for the first time in its history in a few days. Specifically, they have known it for 10 days, when Shakhtar and Sevilla themselves qualified for the semi-finals of the Europa League.

With the Inter and Manchester United pass the day before, the four semifinalists already had a secure place in the group stage of the 2020/21 Champions League via League, so the place was going to the third classified in Ligue 1, in this case Rennes. This is because the four countries with the best UEFA coefficient (Spain, England, Germany and Italy) they have a guaranteed place in the group stage for the top four finishers, without the need to dispute beforehand as happened a few seasons ago. Therefore, it is France, the fifth country with the best coefficient, which benefits from this new place with direct access to the next edition of the Champions League.

Sevilla will be in pot 1

Of course, although Sevilla was already classified for the Champions League, the Europa League title gives you an advantage that a few hours ago you did not have. Had they lost, Lopetegui's team would have been stuck in Pot 2 (it is the eighth team with the best UEFA coefficient). But, thanks to his victory, Sevillistas obtain a place in Pot 1, which is awarded to the champion of this competition.