The final two weeks of the Serie A season are shaping up to be a thrilling ride, with plenty still on the line even as the Scudetto has already been decided. Inter Milan may have wrapped up the league title, but the battle for European football and survival at the bottom is far from over.
In a dramatic midweek clash, Bologna delivered a late stunner against Napoli, winning 3-2 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Federico Bernardeschi and Riccardo Orsolini—both former Juventus stars—put Bologna ahead early, but Napoli fought back with two goals. Just when it looked like the points would be shared, Jonathan Rowe’s injury-time strike sealed a memorable victory for Vincenzo Italiano’s side. For the millions of Juventus-supporting fans, it was a belated Mother’s Day gift they won’t forget.
With only two matchdays left, the relegation scrap is heating up. Cremonese currently sit in the final drop zone, one point behind Lecce and six adrift of Cagliari. Meanwhile, Pisa and Hellas Verona have already been relegated, but the fight for safety is still wide open.
At the top of the table, the race for European qualification is just as intense. Due to Serie A’s underwhelming performances in European competitions this season, only seven Italian clubs will earn spots in UEFA tournaments. The top four secure Champions League berths, the next two plus the Coppa Italia winners enter the Europa League, and the seventh-place team heads to the Europa Conference League qualifiers.
Napoli currently sit second, 15 points behind Inter but just two ahead of Juventus. Juve, in turn, are only one point clear of AC Milan and Roma, with Como—who have already guaranteed their first-ever European campaign—three points further back. The gap widens from there: Como are seven points ahead of Atalanta, 13 clear of Bologna, 14 ahead of Lazio, and 15 above Udinese.
The picture could have been even more complicated if Lazio had won the Coppa Italia final against Inter on Wednesday. A victory would have secured their spot in the Europa League, but Inter completed a domestic double with a win at the Stadio Olimpico. Now, all eyes are on the final two rounds as teams fight for every point.
Whether you're cheering for a European push or a great escape from relegation, the next 180 minutes of Serie A action promise plenty of drama. Make sure you're geared up for the final stretch with the latest matchday apparel and fan gear!