Como 1907 have written a new chapter in their history after securing a stunning qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, marking their first ever appearance in Europe’s elite competition.
The Italian side completed their remarkable rise with a commanding 4 to 1 away win over Cremonese, a result that also confirmed relegation for their opponents. The victory, combined with other results elsewhere, sealed a dream finish for a club that was still competing in the lower divisions just a few years ago before their transformation under new ownership and steady rebuilding.
Joining them in the top four are AS Roma, who secured third place after a solid 2 to 0 victory over already relegated Verona. The result guarantees their return to the Champions League for the first time since 2019, ending a long absence from Europe’s biggest stage. The achievement represents a strong campaign for the club under their current leadership and ownership structure.
While Roma and Como celebrated, the mood was very different for traditional heavyweights AC Milan and Juventus FC, both of whom missed out on Champions League qualification on a dramatic final day of the Serie A season.
AC Milan suffered a shock 2 to 1 home defeat to Cagliari in a result that completely derailed their top four hopes. Despite taking an early lead through Alexis Saelemaekers, Milan collapsed as Gennaro Borrelli and Juan Rodriguez struck to turn the match around, leaving supporters visibly frustrated as protests against the club’s ownership continued throughout the game.
Juventus’ situation was equally tense, with their match against Torino delayed for over an hour due to public safety concerns following clashes involving fans outside the stadium. Once play eventually began, Dusan Vlahovic put Juventus ahead, but their final position in the standings meant they will settle for Europa League football next season regardless of the derby outcome.
The closing day of the season was further overshadowed by crowd trouble and emotional reactions across several venues, bringing a dramatic and chaotic end to an already intense Serie A campaign.
