Prague, May 27, 2025 – The Europe Today: The curtain has fallen on the 2024/25 Czech football league season, with Slavia Prague claiming the championship and four clubs securing coveted places in European competitions next season. From runaway leaders to narrow escapes, the final standings shaped the international aspirations of Czech football’s top teams.
Slavia Prague: Champions and Champions League-Bound
Slavia Prague wrapped up the title race with a month to spare, finishing the season with a dominant 90 points. Their commanding form not only earned them domestic glory but also a direct berth in the UEFA Champions League group stage, bypassing the grueling qualification rounds.
Viktoria Plzeň: Charging Into Champions League Qualifiers
Viktoria Plzeň confirmed their runner-up status with a decisive 4–1 victory over Jablonec in the final round. The win secures their place in the second qualifying round of the Champions League via the non-champions route, with matches beginning in July.
Baník Ostrava: Europa League Return Secured
Despite a final-day 0–3 loss to the champions Slavia, Baník Ostrava held onto third place. Their consistent season earns them a spot in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, marking a significant achievement for the club.
Sparta Prague: Late Recovery Saves European Hopes
Sparta Prague avoided a historic slip by clinging to fourth place following a tense draw against Olomouc. The result secures them a berth in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, narrowly preserving their unbroken run of European appearances since the early 1980s. However, the club’s overall campaign will be viewed as underwhelming by supporters and analysts alike.
With the domestic season concluded, Czech clubs now turn their attention to Europe, where early qualifying rounds begin in mid-summer. Expectations are high as teams prepare to represent the country on the continental stage.
