Football Italia reported that Milan, Juventus and Atalanta dropped points in UEFA competition results, leaving Italy ninth in the UEFA Season Association Coefficient race for an extra Champions League spot for 2027-28.
Results for the three clubs
Football Italia reported that Juventus were held to a 2-2 draw at home against Rennes on Thursday night. Milan were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth, and Atalanta were beaten 2-0 by Ajax.
Italy's position
Football Italia reported that Italy began the week in ninth place in the UEFA Season Association Coefficient with an average of 5.214. Football Italia reported that, following the most recent round of European fixtures played, Italy remained in ninth place but improved their average score to 6.500.
The leading nations
Football Italia reported that England were at the top of the rankings with an average of 7.944, Germany were in second with 7.285, Spain were third with 7.250 and Portugal and Turkiye followed, both with an average of 7.100.
How the extra place is awarded
Football Italia reported that two nations are awarded an extra Champions League spot each, known as the European Performance Spot. Football Italia reported that the European Performance Spot is awarded to the two nations that finish the previous season at the top of the UEFA Season Association Coefficient.