Barcelona have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 with The league games to spread this season.
Although it comes to little to Real Madrid in the race for the title, Barcelona is fighting hard for second place.
by Xavi Hernandez The decision to stay added more stability to the plans in the coming months.
However, despite booking their place in the first European competition, Barcelona's seeding is not confirmed.
Barcelona are currently in Pot 1 for the draw with the incoming Champions League campaign changing to the 'league style' format.
The rest of the European parties this season will influence the final pots and by Xabi Alonso Bayer Leverkusen will have a key role.
Alonso has already led Leverkusen to a first Bundesliga title and they are on course to at least reach the UEFA Europa League final.
A 2-0 win in the first leg at AS Roma put them within touching distance of the final and a second win over the Italians would equal Barcelona's UEFA coefficient count.
A final win, or a pair in 90 minutes, would see them overtake La Blaugrana with Xavi's side dropping into Pot 2 for the August draw.
