Following Bologna’s Coppa Italia triumph, Vincenzo Italiano’s team can celebrate securing a Europa League spot, while AC Milan faces a tougher challenge to qualify for European competitions. Currently eighth with 60 points, Milan has a difficult path ahead with two matches remaining.

Current European Qualification Status for Italian Teams

Napoli, Inter Milan, and Atalanta have already secured Champions League spots for next season, but other positions remain undecided with two matchdays left.

Juventus in fourth place means the fifth-placed team (currently Lazio) will enter the Europa League. Despite equal points, Lazio trails Juventus in head-to-head results. Roma, in sixth, would qualify for the Europa Conference League. Even if Roma drops below Bologna, this outcome remains unchanged since Bologna has already secured Europa League qualification.

The direct clash between Roma and Milan will be decisive, as Milan must earn points and hope other rivals slip up. Six teams—from Juventus to Fiorentina—still mathematically contend for the final Champions League spot in this unpredictable top-tier race.

Bologna’s Champions League Hopes

Bologna remains in contention for fourth place, trailing Juventus by just two points. If they overtake their rivals, Bologna could claim the final Champions League spot, sending Juventus and Lazio to the Europa League while Roma enters the Conference League. The Coppa Italia sent a clear message: never underestimate Bologna.