Five teams for three Champions League places, Serie A schedule

2026-03-03 13:31:00, Sport CNA

With the current gap at the top of Serie A, the title race is considered practically closed, with Inter maintaining a 10-point advantage over second place.

In this situation, Milan, which follows the leaders, maintains a significant gap from fifth place and is seen as favored to secure participation in the next edition of the Champions League. However, after the first two places, the race for the European zone remains completely open.

Napoli, with 53 points, has an advantage over the pursuers and, apart from the home match against Milan and the direct confrontation with Como, the calendar appears manageable. The return of several key players gives them more stability in the final phase of the season.

Roma, with 51 points, have a more complicated schedule. In addition to European commitments against Bologna, they will play away matches against Como and Inter in the championship, as well as host Atalanta at the “Olimpico”. The results in these direct confrontations will have a direct impact on the standings.

Como, with 48 points, is in full competition for a place in the top four, and has the advantage of playing some of its direct matches at home. In addition to the championship, it will also face Inter twice in the semi-finals of the Italian Cup, which adds to the load of the calendar.

Juventus, with 47 points, after a difficult period, has remained in touch with the Champions League zone. In the remaining weeks, they will play two direct transfers against Atalanta and Milan, challenges that could determine the fate of the season for the black and whites.

The most penalized team on the calendar is Atalanta. The team will face Inter at the San Siro, then Juventus and Roma, as well as playing the away game against Milan. In parallel, there will also be the return leg of the Cup semi-final against Lazio, making this period crucial.

With five teams separated by a few points and several head-to-head matches between them, the final 11 weeks will function as a championship in its own right.

The target of around 70 points remains the reference for securing a place in the top four, while each match can directly affect the final standings.