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On the final night of the season, the 2025/26 Serie A season came to a spectacular conclusion, full of shocks and crushing judgments. While some goals had already been established—from Inter's Scudetto to Pisa and Verona's relegation—the last European spots and the third-place team destined for Serie B remained to be decided. The most dramatic news came from Como. Cesc Fàbregas' club capped off a remarkable season by unexpectedly qualifying for the Champions League. A feat impossible just a few years ago, thanks to a defined tactical identity, sophisticated management, and a savvy transfer market. As a result, Como joined Inter, Napoli, and Roma in the elite European soccer league. The Giallorossi also achieved their Champions League goal at the end of a lengthy and difficult campaign. Roma concluded the season with maturity and poise, claiming one of the two remaining slots in Europe's top league. AC Milan, in particular, left with fractured bones. The Rossoneri dramatically failed to qualify for the Champions League after another home defeat, this time against Cagliari. A big disappointment for a club that had much higher expectations; they will have to settle for the Europa League. Juventus will also finish in the second continental competition after a season that fell far short of initial expectations. The Bianconeri finished without any memorable moments and with more questions than answers regarding the future. At the bottom, though, Lecce is smiling. In the final sprint, the Salento team successfully evaded relegation, thereby condemning Cremonese, Pisa, and Hellas Verona. For the Grigiorossi, hopes of survival disappeared at the final corner after a season lived permanently on a knife-edge.
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