Serie A European qualification confirmed as Roma and Como reach Champions League, while Juventus and Milan drop to Europa League
Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi, Napoli manager Antonio Conte, AS Roma head coach Daniele De Rossi, Como manager Cesc Fàbregas, Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri and AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli oversaw a dramatic conclusion to the 2025/26 Serie A season, across stadiums in Italy, as European qualification places were confirmed following the final round of fixtures.
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The closing day of the campaign delivered significant consequences for Serie A European qualification, with Inter Milan and Napoli already assured of Champions League football before kick-off after securing the top two positions earlier in the season.
AS Roma and Como completed the Champions League line-up in striking fashion, both securing decisive victories over Verona and Cremonese respectively, sealing their places among Europe’s elite for the next campaign.
The achievement marked a particularly notable milestone for Como, whose rise has been widely regarded as one of the season’s most compelling narratives.
In contrast, Juventus and AC Milan endured a disappointing finale. AC Milan suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari at the San Siro, while Juventus were held
to a 2-2 draw by Torino in a tense derby encounter. The results proved costly, with both clubs missing out on Champions League qualification in a significant and painful blow.
As a result, Juventus and AC Milan will compete in the Europa League next season after finishing fifth and sixth respectively, reflecting a season of inconsistency despite strong expectations at the start of the campaign.
The outcome has already triggered scrutiny over squad depth and tactical decisions across both clubs.
Atalanta secured Europa Conference League qualification after finishing seventh, rounding off the European places with a hard-fought but ultimately successful campaign.
The final standings underscored the competitive intensity of the Serie A European qualification race, which remained unresolved until the last whistle of the season.
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The conclusion has been widely described as one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory, reshaping expectations for Italian clubs heading into the next European cycle.
