Serie A Champions League Qualification Battle Overview

May 5 News: With Juventus drawing 1-1 away against Bologna, all matches in this round for teams competing for Champions League qualification in Serie A have concluded. Atalanta, Juventus, Roma, Lazio, and Bologna will face strong opponents in the upcoming fixtures, and the suspense regarding Champions League qualification in Serie A is likely to last until the final moments.

After a 4-0 victory over Monza, Atalanta leads fifth-placed Roma by 5 points with only three rounds remaining. Considering that Atalanta's last two opponents have relatively weak motivation, they have a strong chance of securing Champions League qualification for next season.

Following a 1-0 home win against Fiorentina, Roma has not only pushed the Viola out of the Champions League race but also climbed to fifth place in the standings, becoming a formidable contender for Champions League qualification. Compared to other teams, Roma is in the best recent form, having not lost a match in Serie A throughout 2025.

Juventus will face Lazio in a crucial match for Champions League qualification. If this match results in a winner, the losing side will likely be out of the Champions League race. For Juventus, who have had fluctuating form recently, the final match against Venice—who may be facing relegation—will also be a significant test.

If Juventus beats Lazio and ends up tied on points with Roma, the ranking will be determined by goal difference—Juventus currently has a 2-goal advantage over Roma. If multiple teams are tied, a complex calculation of head-to-head records will be used.
Lazio will play against Juventus and Inter Milan in the next two rounds, and they will face Lecce in the final round, a match against a team that may not have secured safety. All three matches are expected to be challenging. If they end up tied on points with Roma, they will fall behind due to the head-to-head results.

Bologna has lost the initiative in the race for the top four after this round. Compared to other contenders, they have an additional match to fully focus on: the Coppa Italia final. Bologna's schedule, with two away league matches before the final, is the most difficult among the top four contenders.

Remaining Fixtures for Champions League Qualification Contenders:
Atalanta:
Round 36: Atalanta vs. RomaRound 37: Genoa vs. Atalanta
Round 38: Atalanta vs. ParmaJuventusRound 36: Lazio vs. Juventus
Round 37: Juventus vs. UdineseRound 38: Venice vs. Juventus

Roma:
Round 36: Atalanta vs. Roma
Round 37: Roma vs. AC Milan
Round 38: Torino vs. RomaLazio
Round 36: Lazio vs. Juventus
Round 37: Inter Milan vs. Lazio
Round 38: Lazio vs. Lecce

Bologna:
Round 36: AC Milan vs. Bologna
Coppa Italia Final: AC Milan vs. Bologna
Round 37: Fiorentina vs. Bologna
Round 38: Bologna vs. Genoa