The unexpected slump from AC Milan has significantly opened up the race for a top-four finish in Serie A. Currently, only six points divide the teams from third to sixth place, while Atalanta has fallen further behind.
With Serie A Week 32 still unfolding, the season is shaping up for a dramatic conclusion.
Initially, it seemed Inter, Milan, and Napoli were in a league of their own regarding the title, with Juventus, Como, Roma, and Atalanta competing for the final Champions League qualification spot.
However, consecutive defeats have seen AC Milan drop out of the top two for the first time since Week 11, creating considerable tension.
Milan’s Top Four Confidence Wanes
Juventus secured a crucial 1-0 away victory against Atalanta, effectively pushing La Dea out of contention for fourth place, as they now trail by at least seven points.
Roma also achieved a comfortable 3-0 win over Pisa. Regardless of the outcome between Como and Inter on Sunday, the standings now show a mere six-point gap between Milan in third and Roma in sixth.
Should Como manage to defeat the league leaders, they would sit just two points behind Max Allegri’s Juventus and three points behind Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli.
The remaining fixture list promises a thrilling finale, featuring several direct confrontations. These include Roma vs. Atalanta in Week 33, Milan vs. Juventus in Week 34, Como vs. Napoli in Week 35, and Milan vs. Atalanta in Week 36.
Serie A Table as of Week 32
| Rank | Teams | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 31 | 72 |
| 2 | Napoli | 31 | 65 |
| 3 | Milan | 32 | 63 |
| 4 | Juventus | 32 | 60 |
| 5 | Como | 31 | 58 |
| 6 | Roma | 32 | 57 |
| 7 | Atalanta | 32 | 53 |
Key:
- Dark Green: Qualification for the Champions League league stage
- Blue: Qualification for the Europa League league stage
- Yellow: Qualification for the Conference League play-off round
- Red: Relegation to Serie B
