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Roma books sensational Champions League spot, Como makes history

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • AS Roma secured a Champions League spot by finishing third in Serie A, while Como achieved the same for the first time in their history.
  • Roma defeated Verona 2-0, with Verona receiving a red card before the first goal.
  • AC Milan and Juventus will play in the Europa League next season after stumbling in the final round.

AS Roma clinched a Champions League berth on Sunday, securing third place in Serie A. The capital club's victory means they will compete in Europe's premier club competition next season, behind champions Inter and second-placed Napoli.

Como also achieved a historic milestone, qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in the club's history. Their 4-1 win over Cremonese in the final round of Serie A sealed their fourth-place finish. The match saw dramatic moments, including a penalty for Como that led to a red card for Cremonese's Alberto Grasso and two additional red cards off the field, causing Cremonese to collapse.

Meanwhile, AC Milan and Juventus missed out on Champions League qualification. AC Milan lost 1-2 at home to Cagliari, relegating them to the Europa League. Juventus also faces Europa League football next season. The final round was marred by a delay in the Juventus vs. Torino derby due to security concerns following clashes between fans.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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