In a scenario of pure shock and upheaval in Serie A, Como made a historic entry into the top 4 in the latest round, unexpectedly surpassing Milan, which stumbled against Cagliari. Roma, for its part, confirmed its position by securing victory against Hellas Verona, while Juventus managed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League almost by miracle. The Derby della Mole match, postponed due to public order issues, ultimately did not influence the outcome of the battle for access to Europe’s premier club competition.
According to analyses from Calciomercato, this moment marks an unprecedented chapter in Italian football: for the first time since the format change of the Champions League in 1992/1993, both Juventus (the Old Lady) and Milan (the Rossoneri) have failed to qualify for the tournament. In contrast, the Italian capital returns to the European elite after seven years of absence, while Como will celebrate its debut in the competition, a remarkable achievement for a club that has spent much of its history in the lower divisions.
The fall of Juventus and Milan marks the end of two eras of dominance, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb. Juventus has not finished this poorly in the standings for 15 seasons, with their last absence from the Champions League being due to a points deduction in the “plusvalenze” scandal. For Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus’ coach, this will be the first time since 2010 that he will not manage to guide a team to the group stage of the continent’s premier competition, a harsh blow for both the coach and the club.
On the other hand, Como makes history as the first Italian club to secure a place in the Champions League without any goals scored by an Italian player. The squad features few national athletes and none as regular starters, revealing a completely distinct and innovative recruitment strategy.
In the end, the two clubs that most deserved this award for their recent form and performance throughout the season were Como and Roma. The collapse of Milan is still shocking due to its speed and the manner in which it occurred, while Juventus squandered several opportunities in previous matches to secure qualification. These results compel both Italian giants to reflect on profound changes in their management structures, working methods, and team composition.
This outcome opens a new chapter in Serie A, with implications that go far beyond mere standings. Juventus and Milan can no longer remain comfortable in the past – it is time to reinvent, rebuild, and fight to return to the elite of European football. Como, for its part, takes on the role of a surprising protagonist, ready to challenge expectations and make its mark in the Champions League.
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This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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