Milan and Juventus struggle in Europe as Italy seeks Champions League spot

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Milan and Juventus struggle in Europe as Italy seeks Champions League spot
Summary

Italian clubs Milan, Juventus, and Atalanta faced setbacks in the Europa League and Conference League this week. Juventus drew 2-2 against Rennes, while Milan lost 3-0 to Bournemouth and Atalanta fell 2-0 to Ajax. These results come after a strong showing by Italian teams in the Champions League, where Napoli, Roma, Como, and Inter secured victories. Despite some success, Italy's hopes for an additional Champions League spot for the 2027-28 season remain uncertain, as they sit in ninth place in the UEFA Season Association Coefficient, although their average score improved to 6.500 after recent matches.

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  • •Juventus draws 2-2 with Rennes in Europa League
  • •Milan loses 3-0 to Bournemouth
  • •Atalanta beaten 2-0 by Ajax
  • •Italian teams had previous Champions League wins
  • •Italy ranks ninth in UEFA coefficient standings
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  • 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Milan and Juventus results do not help Italy in race for extra Champions League spot
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This last week has been the most successful for the Italian teams competing in UEFA competitions this season, but a disappointing set of Europa League and Conference League results for Milan, Juventus...

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