The battle for Serie A’s fourth Champions League qualification spot has reached a critical point with just three rounds remaining in the season. Juventus, Roma, and Lazio are all locked on 63 points, with Bologna just one point behind and Fiorentina still in contention five points from fourth place.
Juventus currently occupies the coveted fourth position due to goal difference, though their advantage is tenuous. The Bianconeri were held to a 1-1 draw at Bologna on Sunday, despite taking an early lead through Khéphren Thuram. Bologna equalized in the second half when Remo Freuler’s effort was deflected in by Renato Veiga.
Roma kept pace with a crucial 1-0 victory over Fiorentina, thanks to Artem Dovbyk’s diving header in first-half stoppage time. Claudio Ranieri’s side now sits level with city rivals Lazio, who secured their own 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Empoli through Boulaye Dia’s early goal.
The tiebreaker situation adds another layer of complexity to the race. While head-to-head results are the primary tiebreaker in Serie A, Juventus and Roma played to two draws in their meetings this season. However, Roma holds the advantage over Lazio in their head-to-head record, and Juventus will face Lazio next Saturday in a match that could prove decisive.
Meanwhile, Atalanta strengthened their grip on third place with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Monza, moving five points clear of the chasing pack. Charles De Ketelaere ended his 16-match scoring drought with a first-half double, while Ademola Lookman and Marco Brescianini added second-half goals to complete the rout.
At the top of the table, Napoli leads with 77 points, three ahead of Inter Milan, while Monza’s defeat confirmed their relegation to Serie B. In contrast, Pisa secured promotion to Serie A for the first time in 34 years despite losing to Bari, joining Serie B champions Sassuolo in advancing to the top flight.
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