Getting knocked out of the Champions League was a major blow for Atletico Madrid however it hasn't stopped them increasing their UEFA coefficient, where they now find themselves ranked second.

Narrowly ahead of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Los Colchoneros have taken advantage of three Europa League wins to extend their points tally, which determines seedings in draws for various rounds of the two premier competitions.

Nestled on 128,000 points, Atleti are 1,000 ahead of the aforementioned duo with Real Madrid way out in front on 152,000 points. 

Juventus make up the top five having made two finals in three years, with the current rankings a testament to how far Atletico have come under Diego Simeone.

Although Champions League participation is the best way to increase coefficient scores, Europa League progress also has a big effect and that explains why the likes of Sevilla are also among the continent's top ranking sides.

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