let's take a look at the four largest teams that will be missing out on Champions League action next season.
Manchester United will not compete in the Champions League again.
Manchester United's dreadful season came to an end with them missing out on the Champions League. This is the fourth time they have failed to accomplish so since Sir Alex Ferguson, their legendary manager, retired following the 2012/13 season. United finished in sixth position in the Premier League, 13 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
United was in the top four until April, when a string of poor results caused them to drop away. Their dreadful season came to an end with a goal differential of zero, 57 goals conceded in 38 games, and the lowest-ever point total in a single Premier League season.
The Red Devils must compete in the Europa League next season and must improve dramatically under Erik ten Hag if they are to return to the UCL in the near future.
Mourinho will not be able to play in the Champions League this season.
Jose Mourinho's first season in charge of AS Roma was a rollercoaster. The Italian team competed in the inaugural Europa Conference League, and it appeared that Mourinho was overly focused on bringing home the trophy.
Roma dominated the competition and ultimately won it, defeating Feyenoord in the final. Mourinho made history by becoming the first manager to win all three of UEFA's major club championships, as well as his fifth European trophy. What's the season's drawback? In Serie A, Roma was unable to maintain their position.
They came in sixth place in Serie A, seven points behind the top four teams. As a result, they'll be back in the Europa League next season, which means Mourinho won't be in charge of any Champions League matches.
Villarreal will not be able to relive their Champions League dream.
Villarreal achieved the ultimate underdog's dream this season by making it all the way to the UCL semifinals.
Villarreal eventually lost to eventual champions Liverpool, despite giving them a good fight. The Yellow Submarine will not be competing in the Champions League next season, unfortunately.
Villarreal's La Liga season deteriorated as a result of their focus on the Champions League. They couldn't keep up with the top four and had to forego their league campaign in order to compete in the Champions League.
They finished ninth and will therefore be forced to compete in the Europa Conference League next season. At the very least, Unai Emery will be able to add another European trophy to his collection next season.
For the sixth year in a row, Arsenal has failed to qualify for the Champions League.
Arsenal had the simplest path to a Premier League Top-4 finish among the contenders, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur all playing in European competition this season. The Gunners appeared to be on track to qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season. They didn't make it because they lost their last few games.
Spurs passed them in the Top-4 competition after crushing losses to Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in two of their final three games. Despite playing some good football thanks to their talented youngsters, Mikel Arteta's team had to settle for fifth place.
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