Italy are nonetheless within the combine for a further spot in subsequent yr’s Champions League following Inter’s 2-1 victory over Feyenoord within the spherical of 16 second leg on Tuesday evening, however the state of affairs nonetheless requires both Spain or England to drop down the rankings if there’s to be a fifth Serie A aspect within the competitors subsequent season.
Inter secured their spot within the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-1 combination victory over Feyenoord within the spherical of 16, together with due to objectives from Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu.
The Nerazzurri are the one Serie A aspect remaining within the Champions League following the exits of Juventus, Milan, Atalanta and Bologna.
Having 4 groups out of the Champions League has put Italy at an obstacle in comparison with England and Spain, who each nonetheless have three groups concerned earlier than Wednesday’s spherical of fixtures.
Together with the Europa and Convention Leagues, there are 4 Italian groups remaining, whereas England and Spain have six apiece.
The place Italy stand within the race for an additional Champions League spot
As issues stand, England are on prime of the with a rating of twenty-two.178, Spain are in second with 20.392, whereas Italy sit in third in 19.375.