What Coppa Italia means for Juventus, Roma and Lazio in Champions League race | OneFootball

Bologna’s victory over Milan in the final of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday night means that they have already wrapped up a place in next season’s Europa League, which could have an impact on the race for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League positions in Serie A.

Here is a look at all the possible scenarios that could unfold over the final two games of the season.

Bologna lifted their first major title in 51 years by beating Milan 1-0 in the final of the Coppa Italia at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night; Dan Ndoye providing the only goal of the game after 53 minutes.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Dan Ndoye of Bologna scores his team’s first goal during the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images)

As a bonus for winning the cup, Bologna have also earned qualification to the league phase of the 2025-26 edition of the Europa League, which takes the pressure off in Serie A amidst a four-team pile-up for the European positions.

As things stand in Serie A, three teams (Napoli, Inter and Atalanta) have already qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League, and there are four teams within two points of fourth place, ie the final Champions League qualification spot.

Juventus are in fourth on 64 points, Lazio are level on points in fifth, Roma are sixth on 63 points while Bologna sit in seventh on 62, two above the losing finalists, Milan, who are at risk of missing out on European football altogether.

What Bologna’s Coppa Italia win means for European race in Serie A

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: The UEFA Champions League trophy is cleaned as it is displayed on a plinth at the side of the pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Bologna already qualified for the Europa League thanks to their Coppa Italia success, there are a few different scenarios that could unfold in the race for Champions League football.

Below are all the possibilities.

Bologna finish in fourth … Top four qualify for Champions League, the fifth and sixth placed teams in Serie A qualify for the Europa League, seventh for the Conference League.

Bologna finish in fifth or sixth … Top four qualify for Champions League, Bologna and the other team placed in fifth or sixth qualify for the Europa League, seventh for the Conference League.

Bologna finish in seventh or below … Top four qualify for the Champions League, fifth place and Bologna qualify for Europa League, sixth place for the Conference League.