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AEK, PAOK, and Panathinaikos fulfilled their duties against Aris Limassol, Wolfsberger, and Shakhtar Donetsk, securing not only three qualifications but also contributing 500 valuable points to Greece’s UEFA coefficient. This achievement narrows the gap with the Czech Republic in 10th place and extends the lead over Norway, which lost a team in the competition.
What more could Greek football ask for from AEK, PAOK, and Panathinaikos on the evening of Thursday, August 14th?
Representing Greece, these clubs aimed to collect 600 UEFA coefficient points but impressively returned with 500, achieving a perfect record of three successful qualifications against Aris Limassol, Wolfsberger AC, and Shakhtar Donetsk.
AEK earned 200 points after a 3-1 extra-time victory, PAOK added another 200 points with a 1-0 win in extra time, and Panathinaikos contributed 100 points by advancing through a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw.
This points haul has brought Greece closer to the Czech Republic, which currently holds 300 points, reducing the margin between the two nations to just 3,388 points in the UEFA rankings.
Moreover, Greece benefits doubly by distancing itself from Norway, now in 12th place, which also lost one of its teams in the latest round.
Currently, Greece sits 11th with a lead of 2,025 points over Norway and 2,237 points ahead of Poland in 13th place.
Current UEFA Country Rankings Snapshot
- 9. Turkey – 42.500 points (+2.500, 5/5 teams)
- 10. Czech Republic – 40.100 points (+2.600, 5/5 teams)
- 11. Greece – 36.712 points (+2.500, 4/5 teams)
- 12. Norway – 34.687 points (+1.500, 4/5 teams)
- 13. Poland – 34.375 points (+3.375, 4/4 teams)
- 14. Denmark – 32.731 points (+2.875, 3/4 teams)
- 15. Austria – 31.250 points (+1.500, 4/5 teams)
[📊 UEFA Country Ranking – updated 14 Aug]
🇵🇱 Poland is closing in on 🇳🇴 Norway for 12th place!
🇮🇱 Israel has surpassed 🇨🇾 Cyprus, moving up to 19th.
🇭🇺 Hungary overtakes 🇷🇴 Romania at 23rd.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria moves ahead of 🇷🇺 Russia, now 29th.
… pic.twitter.com/gl0W6F6sdc – Football Meets Data (@fmeetsdata) August 14, 2025
European Competition Qualification Spots Explained
Ranking 10th Place
- League Champion: Direct entry to Champions League League Stage
- National Cup Winner: Europa League Playoffs
- Runner-up: 2nd Qualifying Round of Champions League (Non-champions Path)
- Third Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Europa League
- Fourth Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Conference League
Ranking 11th-12th Places
- League Champion: Champions League Playoffs (Champions Path)
- National Cup Winner: Europa League Playoffs
- Runner-up: 2nd Qualifying Round of Champions League (Non-champions Path)
- Third Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Europa League
- Fourth Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Conference League
Ranking 13th-14th Places
- League Champion: Champions League Playoffs (Champions Path)
- National Cup Winner: 3rd Qualifying Round of Europa League
- Runner-up: 2nd Qualifying Round of Champions League (Non-champions Path)
- Third Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Conference League
- Fourth Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Conference League
Ranking 15th Place
- League Champion: 2nd Qualifying Round of Champions League (Champions Path)
- National Cup Winner: 3rd Qualifying Round of Europa League
- Runner-up: 2nd Qualifying Round of Champions League (Non-champions Path)
- Third Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Conference League
- Fourth Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Conference League
Ranking 16th-22nd Places
- League Champion: 2nd Qualifying Round of Champions League (Champions Path)
- National Cup Winner: 1st Qualifying Round of Europa League
- Runner-up: 2nd Qualifying Round of Conference League
- Third Place: 2nd Qualifying Round of Conference League
- Fourth Place: No qualification spot