Serie A clubs Inter and Napoli set for Champions League challenge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Inter, Napoli, Como, and Roma learned their Champions League opponents in the league phase draw on August 28. Analysts Lorenzo Bettoni and Giancarlo Rinaldi discussed the prospects of Serie A clubs, indicating that Inter and Napoli might finish in the top eight. They also highlighted José Mourinho’s matchups with Roma against Inter and Cesc Fàbregas’ return to Barcelona as key storylines ahead of the tournament. The analysts anticipate an exciting Champions League campaign for the Italian sides.
- •Champions League league-phase draw occurred on August 28.
- •Inter and Napoli are deemed likely to reach the top eight.
- •José Mourinho faces Inter while coaching Roma.
- •Cesc Fàbregas returns to Barcelona for the tournament.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Champions League Draw Reaction: Two Serie A clubs in the top 8?
"Lorenzo Bettoni and Giancarlo Rinaldi analyse the Champions League league-phase draw, assessing the prospects of Serie A clubs and why two Italian sides could realistically finish in the top eight.Cli...
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