Today’s football papers highlight a dramatic shift in the Serie A landscape. Juventus has been eliminated from Champions League contention, a significant blow to their aspirations. Meanwhile, Inter Milan is celebrating a decisive victory that seems to taunt their rivals, AC Milan.
Corriere dello Sport reports on Juventus’s downfall, stating they are “out” of the Champions League race after a 0-2 defeat to Fiorentina. Boos were heard at the stadium, underscoring the disappointment. The team’s collapse is described as severe, leaving them in sixth place with only one match remaining, necessitating a miracle for a Champions League spot. Coach Spalletti expressed disappointment, taking responsibility and indicating he will discuss the future with Elkann. Key players like Silva and Alisson appear to be moving further away, and Vlahovic’s contract renewal is also in doubt without Champions League qualification.
In contrast, Tuttosport focuses on Inter Milan’s “parade of glory and sparkles with Milan.” Over 300,000 ecstatic fans celebrated from San Siro to the Dome. Club director Marotta responded to AC Milan’s Cardinale, wishing them a similar journey of nine titles and three European finals in six years. The publication emphasizes the stark difference in fortunes between the two Milanese clubs.
The papers also touch upon other significant results. Manchester United’s victory, with goals from McTominay, Hojlund, and Rrahmani, secures their Champions League qualification, and coach Conte has indicated his future is already decided, hinting at a farewell. Meanwhile, Roma secured fourth place with Mancini’s masterclass, defeating Lazio 2-0, while Atalanta’s coach Gasperini is close to Champions League qualification as well. AC Milan managed a comeback victory, with Nkunku and Athekame scoring against Genoa, and coach Allegri acknowledged the risk of “ruining everything” but still has their fate in their own hands.
In other news, Torino gifted a result to Cagliari, leaving only the derby to give meaning to their season. Pisacane celebrated survival. Cremonese and Lecce also achieved crucial wins, setting up a decisive final game for the third relegation spot.
