Although Chelsea have lost the chance to finish in the Premier League top five, a complex and theoretical path to Champions League qualification still exists. To achieve this, the Londoners must climb to sixth place and hope for Aston Villa's success in the Europa League. This was reported by Goal.com .
According to UEFA rules, leagues with the best performance at the end of the season can receive an additional Champions League spot. If Aston Villa wins the Europa League and finishes in the top five of the Premier League, the door to the prestigious tournament could open for the team in sixth place.
Chelsea are currently ninth in the table, and their fate is not in their own hands. Interim head coach Calum McFarlane stated that he is focusing on achieving good results in the remaining matches rather than on mathematical calculations.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa is fighting to reach the final after winning the second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. The end of this season is crucial for Chelsea, as the club aims to participate in European competitions next season.
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