Bologna and Fiorentina’s defeats of their newest European matches have left Italy fifth within the UEFA coefficient rating, making it virtually unattainable for Serie A to earn an additional Champions League spot for 2026-27.
Bologna and Fiorentina, the one two Serie A representatives left in European competitions this season, suffered heavy defeats on Thursday, virtually ending Italy’s hopes of ending within the prime two of the
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Bologna suffered a 3-1 house loss in opposition to Aston Villa within the Europa League quarter-finals, whereas Fiorentina misplaced 3-0 away at Crystal Palace in the identical stage of the Convention League.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma scores his staff’s third purpose throughout the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
Bologna had beforehand eradicated Roma from the Europa League Spherical of 16, whereas Atalanta had been the Serie A staff making the longest manner within the Champions League this season, dealing with elimination within the Spherical of 16 in opposition to Bayern Munich.
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Serie A groups have been significantly disappointing in Europe’s elite competitors this time period, with Napoli knocked out within the league section and Inter and Juventus eradicated within the knockout play-off.
The Champions League trophy
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England have already secured an additional Champions League spot for subsequent season, and Spain are the favourites for the second and final place accessible, sitting second within the standings with six groups remaining in European competitions.
UEFA Coefficient rating: prime 6
England 25.569 factors (5/9 groups)
Spain 20.906 (6/8)
Germany 20.285 (3/7)
Portugal 19.300 (3/5)
Italy 18.714 (2/7)
France 16.678 (2/7)