Inter Milan’s recent Coppa Italia and Serie A triumphs have a significant impact on European qualification for the upcoming season. With Inter already guaranteed a Champions League spot through their league position, the Coppa Italia victory, which normally grants a Europa League place, has cascaded down the Serie A table.
Consequently, the teams finishing in fifth and sixth place in Serie A will now earn berths in the Europa League. Furthermore, the seventh-placed team in the league will qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
This expansion of European spots is particularly beneficial for teams like Atalanta, who appear to be strong contenders for seventh place and are now almost assured of participating in European competition. It also provides a degree of certainty for AS Roma, guaranteeing them at least a spot in the Europa League.