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European Tournaments See Major Clubs Face Relegation Woes

4/9/2026

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Football clubs have been relegated while competing in European tournaments, including Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Fiorentina.
Celta Vigo dropped from fourth to nineteenth in La Liga.
Villarreal earned zero points in the Champions League.
Espanyol's unbeaten run in the 2006-07 UEFA Cup ended with a penalty shootout loss to Sevilla.
The article concludes by reflecting on the historical context of teams that have faced similar fates in European competitions.

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Story summary

Football clubs have been relegated while competing in European tournaments, including Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Fiorentina.
Celta Vigo dropped from fourth to nineteenth in La Liga.
Villarreal earned zero points in the Champions League.
Espanyol's unbeaten run in the 2006-07 UEFA Cup ended with a penalty shootout loss to Sevilla.
The article concludes by reflecting on the historical context of teams that have faced similar fates in European competitions.