Como secured a historic first-ever Champions League, while giants AC Milan and Juventus dramatically collapsed on the final day.
A breathtaking final day in Serie A witnessed history as lakeside underdogs Como secured Champions League football for the first time ever. Cesc Fabregas’s men completed an astronomical rise from the lower leagues, joining third-placed Roma in Europe’s elite competition while traditional powerhouses AC Milan and Juventus sensationally missed out.
Como emphatically booked their top-four spot with a dominant 4-1 victory over relegated Cremonese. Their historic achievement was further aided by a catastrophic AC Milan meltdown. Despite taking an early lead through Alexis Saelemaekers, the Rossoneri collapsed to a shocking 2-1 home defeat against Cagliari, sparking furious fan protests against ownership and dropping them to sixth.
Meanwhile, Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma secured third place with a comfortable 2-0 win over Verona, ending a painful Champions League absence dating back to 2019.
However, the true story remains the fairy tale of Como. Owned by the Djarum group since their third-tier days in 2019, the club has completed a legendary journey to football’s ultimate table.
