Serie A experienced a thrilling gameweek 37 today, significantly reshaping the landscape of the European qualification spots.
Juventus suffered a defeat to Fiorentina, resulting in them dropping out of the Champions League positions. This opened the door for Roma, who secured a 2-0 victory over Lazio, moving them up to fourth place.
Napoli triumphed over Pisa, securing their place in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Milan climbed to third after their victory over Genoa.
Como managed to defeat Parma, leveling them with Juventus on points, although they sit in fifth place due to a superior head-to-head record.
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However, the battle is far from over, with one match left for each team.
Both Juve and Como are currently tied with 68 points, with Juve in sixth and Como in fifth. Even if Juventus secures a win against Torino and Como triumphs over Cremonese, they will still need Milan or Roma to drop points to secure a top-four finish.
If all four teams were to end next week with 71 points, Como and Milan would qualify for the Champions League based on head-to-head records.
Milan will face Cagliari and currently hold a two-point advantage over Como and Juventus. Even a draw could secure their top-four finish due to their superior head-to-head records against Como and drawing both matches with Juve 0-0.
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Roma will take on Verona, and a win would guarantee their spot in the top four. They have yet to beat Juve this season, and if they end up tied on points with them, they could end up fifth or sixth.
In summary, the fate of Juve and Como now relies heavily on the outcomes of matches involving Milan and Roma. They must hope for slip-ups from their competitors to revive their hopes for Champions League qualification.
Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN