Top flight football across Europe
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A look at the structure of top flight football leagues across Eurpose, including number or teams, relegation spots, and relegation playoffs spots.
| League | Teams | Relegation | Relegation Playoff Spot | Promotion Playoff Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 18 | 2 (17th & 18th) | 1 (16th) | 2 (16th in Bundesliga vs. 3rd in Bundesliga 2) |
| Ligue 1 | 18 | 2 (17th & 18th) | 1 (16th) | 4 (16th in Ligue 1 and 3rd, 4th & 5th in Ligue 2) |
| Primeira Liga | 18 | 2 (17th & 18th) | 1 (16th) | 2 (16th in Primeira vs. 3rd in Primeira 2) |
| Eredivise | 18 | 2 (17th & 18th) | 1 (16th) | 7; (16th in the Eredivise and 6 clubs from the Erste divisie) |
| EPL | 20 | 3 (18th, 19th & 20th) | 0 | 4 (3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th in the Championship) |
| La Liga | 20 | 3 (18th, 19th & 20th) | 0 | 4 (3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th in La Liga 2) |
| Serie A | 20 | 3 (18th, 19th & 20th) | 0 | 4 (3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th in Serie B) |