European Top 5: 97 of the 98 clubs for the 2021-22 season decided, 1 place remains in Spain

97 of the 98 clubs that will participate in the European Top 5 first divisions in 2021-22 (18 in the Bundesliga and 20 in LaLiga Santander, the Ligue 1 Uber Eats, Premier League and Serie A TIM) have been decided as of 07/06/2021.

In Spain, there is one final uncertainty as the LaLiga SmartBank play-off final between Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is still to be decided. The winner of this double-header (first leg on 13/06, second leg on 20/06/2021) will join RCD Espanyol and RCD Mallorca, who were promoted directly to the top flight after finishing first and second in the table respectively during the 2020-21 season.

While we await the verdict of this final clash, please find below the composition of the European Top 5 leagues in 2021-22.

The 20 LaLiga Santander clubs in 2021-22

(promoted clubs in bold)

• Athletic Club Bilbao
• CA Osasuna
• Club Atlético de Madrid
• Cadiz CF
• Deportivo Alavés
• FC Barcelona
• Getafe CF
• Granada CF
• Levante UD
• RC Celta de Vigo
• RCD Espanyol
• RCD Mallorca
• Real Betis Balompié
• Real Madrid CF
• Real Sociedad
• Sevilla FC
• Valencia CF
• Villarreal CF
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