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Milan and Juventus miss out on Champions League qualification

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • AC Milan and Juventus have failed to qualify for the Champions League next season.
  • Milan lost their final league match 2-1 at home to Cagliari, finishing sixth.
  • Roma and Como will join Inter and Napoli in representing Italy in Europe's premier club competition.

Italian football giants AC Milan and Juventus will both miss out on next season's Champions League. The two clubs failed to secure the necessary league positions in the final round of Serie A.

AC Milan's hopes were dashed with a surprising 2-1 home defeat against Cagliari. Despite taking an early lead, the Rossoneri could not hold on, ultimately finishing the season in sixth place. This means Massimiliano Allegri's team will compete in the Europa League instead of Europe's elite club competition.

Juventus also faces a season without Champions League football. The Turin-based club joins Milan in being excluded from the "concert of the greats." This marks a significant disappointment for both clubs, who are accustomed to competing at the highest level of European football.

Italy will be represented in the Champions League by Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma, and Como. These four clubs secured the top spots in Serie A, earning their places in the prestigious tournament.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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