"Kane's goal earned Germany 0.412 points towards its coefficient score. That might not seem like much, but in such a close battle it could prove to be the difference. La Liga (21.781) sits in second going into the second legs of the Europa League and Conference League semi-finals on Thursday. The Bundesliga (21.357) is just 0.424 points behind."
"If Freiburg beat Braga and go through to the final, they will add 0.428 to Germany's score. And if Rayo Vallecano lose in France, La Liga score nothing and it would be unable to finish above the Bundesliga. In this scenario, Germany would confirm second place by just 0.00446 of a coefficient point."
"Without Kane's goal, Germany would be 0.13889 behind Spain. The draw could prove to be absolutely crucial in the battle to gain one of the two European Performance Spots (EPS) - the extra places in the Champions League based on each country's overall performance in Europe."
Harry Kane's 94th-minute goal in Bayern Munich's 1-1 Champions League semi-final draw against Paris St-Germain provided more than consolation value. Though Bayern was eliminated 6-5 on aggregate, Kane's goal awarded Germany 0.412 points toward its UEFA coefficient score. This proves crucial in the tight race for one of two European Performance Spots—extra Champions League places awarded based on country performance. The Premier League secured one spot, leaving the Bundesliga and La Liga competing fiercely for the second. La Liga currently leads 21.781 to Bundesliga's 21.357 points. Freiburg and Rayo Vallecano's upcoming Europa League semi-final second legs will determine the outcome, with Kane's goal potentially making the decisive difference in Germany's qualification.
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