Bayern Munich rises to top of UEFA rankings ahead of 2026/27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Bayern Munich has climbed to the top of UEFA's club rankings ahead of the 2026/27 season, surpassing Real Madrid. According to UEFA, this change is attributed to Bayern's consistent performances in European competitions over the past five years, including reaching the quarter-finals in consecutive seasons., Bayern defeated Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Champions League, contributing significantly to their ranking rise. Paris Saint Germain remains in third place, hindered by their lack of success in recent league phases since the competition's reformatting. Bayer Leverkusen represents Bundesliga alongside Bayern in the top ten, coming in at ninth.
- •Bayern Munich overtakes Real Madrid for UEFA's top club ranking.
- •Ranking determined through performances in continental competitions.
- •Bayern secured victories against Real Madrid in the 2025/26 Champions League quarter-finals.
- •Paris Saint Germain ranks third, limited by league phase results.
- •Bayer Leverkusen is also in UEFA's top ten, ranked ninth.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid and PSG to become UEFA’s top-ranked club ahead of 2026/27 season
"FC Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen are the Bundesliga’s representatives in the top ten.
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