Eredivisie Zhenlong Chess Game: The UEFA Champions League qualification has settled, and the European Cup playoffs are trapped in a series of traps

As the Eredivisie enters the penultimate round (May 15, 2025), the league pattern has entered a white-hot stage. The schedule of 9 events simultaneously kicked off this season's championship, European seats and relegation suspense to a climax. The following is an in-depth analysis of the current European qualification allocation and competition situation in the Dutch Eredivisie: 1. Rules for European qualification allocation 1. Champions League main match: The top two places in the league directly advance (Ajax and Eindhoven have been locked);

2. Champions League qualifiers: The third place needs to compete for a place in the main match through the play-offs;

3. Europa League: The fourth place enters the qualifiers, and the Dutch Cup champion Forward Eagles directly qualify for the main match;

4. Europa League play-offs: It was originally scheduled to be participated by 5-8th, but because the Forward Eagles ranked 7th and Fortuna Sitade did not have the qualification to participate, the play-off qualification was postponed to 9th place. Currently, three teams including Groningen and Helenfen, who have 38 points, still have the opportunity to compete for this qualification. 2. Focus battlefield: The Central Tour Group "scattered ribs" become "hot cakes" Although there is no suspense in the Champions League qualification, the "suspended effect" of the European Cup playoffs has activated the mid-range team's fighting spirit:

• Helenfen (8th, 40th): It is necessary to maintain its current ranking to avoid being overtaken by three 38-point teams behind it, but the team has lost four consecutive away games recently, and the core scorer Jahanbash is in a sluggish state;

• Groningen (11, 38th): Although it is a promoted team, its strong performance of 7 wins at home (including a 6-1 sweep of Valvek) gives it the potential of a dark horse. If it defeats Ajax in the last round, it may make a comeback;

• Fortuna Sitade (9th, 38th points): The actual playoff threshold was reduced to 10th place due to failure to pass the UEFA financial audit. 3. Game of fighting spirit: the struggle between the giants in the championship and the middle-level survival 1. Ajax's championship defense battle: Although he has secured the qualification for the Champions League, he is only one point ahead of Eindhoven. He must beat Groningen with all his strength before facing Twente in the last round. However, the team has only 1 point in three rounds in the past three times, and the defense loopholes have appeared frequently. The injury of the top scorer Brobi is suspected to be a hidden danger.

2. The "no desires and no desires" of the Eagles: After winning the Dutch Cup, one goal was recorded in three league games, and the core Bloom was still limited in playing time after his comeback. The coach Simonis was more concerned about personal job-changing rumors and his intentions were doubtful;

3. Helenfin's dilemma: two away games in a row are required for the playoffs, and the club's senior management is conservative about the profits of the European game and may adopt the "guaranteed ranking but not desperate" strategy. 4. Potential script of data refraction • Historical confrontation weight: Ajax played 8 wins and 2 losses against Groningen in the last 10 times, but he was beaten by Utrecht away this season;

• Home advantage law: The main winning rate of the Eredivisie in the last five years is as high as 63%, and mid-range teams such as Groningen and Almele may use the advantage of the location to create unpopularity; Conclusion: The Dutch Eredivisie equation on the final night This round of Eredivisie has surpassed the pure competitive level and evolved into a multi-dimensional game of economic benefits, strategic layout and honor and dignity. Can Ajax stop defending his title? Who will take the last train of the European Championship in the third team? These suspense will be revealed in nine simultaneous decisive battles at 2 a.m. on May 15. For fans, this is not only the final chapter of the season, but also an excellent window to observe the wisdom of club operations.