May 25 - Serie A enters its final round.
Bologna
0-2 in the first game of the tournament against the
Genoa
.. Bologna are currently in a tight situation with two games more and only two points ahead of Atalanta.
As Atalanta has already won the UEFA Cup, their position in the league will have a direct impact on the allocation of Champions League places in Serie A. According to the rules, the fifth-placed team in Serie A will get an extra Champions League spot. However, if Atalanta ends up in fifth place, that extra spot will be rolled over to the sixth-placed Serie A team. If Atalanta manage to finish in the top four, then Benfica will get the
Champions League qualification
Bologna's loss means Atalanta could drop to fifth place with just one winless game in their remaining two matches. Atalanta's remaining two matches will be against Torino and Fiorentina, the results of which will determine the final Champions League spot in Serie A.
The season finale of the Serie A is destined to be an exciting one, with Atalanta's performance in the spotlight. Fans will have to wait and see who will have the last laugh and get the precious Champions League seat.