Atalanta and Milan wasted probabilities to keep away from the dreaded Champions League playoffs in an intense league-phase finale. In the meantime, Juventus slipped to a different dismal European consequence however nonetheless locked down a knockout berth.
Regardless of getting into Champions League Matchday 8 within the coveted prime eight, Atalanta had a troublesome proposition awaiting them final evening. Gian Piero Gasperini’s facet held Barcelona to a goal-glutted 2-2 attract Spain however needed to accept a heartbreaking ninth-place end.
Alternatively, Milan headed right into a routine-looking away conflict in opposition to Dinamo Zagreb on a five-game profitable streak within the Champions League. Nonetheless, a self-destructive efficiency from Sergio Conceicao’s facet resulted in a dismal 2-1 defeat.
In consequence, Milan should navigate the playoffs. Likewise, Juventus’ underwhelming Twentieth-place end condemned them to an unseeded spot forward of the upcoming Friday draw. Curiously, the 2 Serie A powerhouses may lock horns within the first Champions League knockout spherical.
made them the one Italian membership to safe computerized qualification for the Champions League spherical of 16. Regardless of a spirited 1-1 stalemate at Sporting CP, Bologna waved goodbye to Europe’s elite competitors.
With out additional ado, let’s see how the last-32 draw may pan out for the Serie A groups.
Atalanta will face both Sporting or Membership Brugge. As for Milan, they’ll hope to keep away from Juventus and tackle Feyenoord as a substitute. A positive draw would see the Bianconeri sq. off in opposition to PSV Eindhoven.