Clinching a Champions League berth while having zero points in the league

Discussion in 'Soccer History' started by It's called FOOTBALL, May 24, 2012.

  1. It's called FOOTBALL

    It's called FOOTBALL Member+

    LMX Clubs
    Mexico
    May 4, 2009
    Chitown
    #1 It's called FOOTBALL, May 24, 2012
    I'm wondering if any football historian knows if this has ever happened before tonight.

    Now, this can only happen in 3 countries: Canada, USA and Brasil. These 3 countries' FA Cups are Champions League qualifiers. It's impossible anywhere else, since league points are necessary for a CL berth in all other countries.

    Tonight, Toronto FC, who have zero points in 9 league games so far, clinched a CONCACAF Champions League berth. Did they make history?
     
  2. Nico Limmat

    Nico Limmat Member+

    Oct 24, 1999
    Dubai, UAE
    Club:
    Grasshopper Club Zürich
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
    #2 Nico Limmat, May 24, 2012
    Not in Asia where the CL is open to just about all FA Cup winners
     
    It's called FOOTBALL repped this.
  3. Pedro Ramos

    Pedro Ramos New Member

    Jul 2, 2012
    Club:
    SL Benfica
    Nat'l Team:
    Portugal
    #3 Pedro Ramos, Jul 2, 2012
    Portugal has a club Academica that will be in the europa league group stages just bc they won the portuguese cup...even tho they fnished 13 in the league
     

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