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Serie A Faces Knockout Crisis in Champions League

2/25/2026

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  • No Serie A clubs are likely to reach the Champions League last 16 for the first time since the 2003-04 season.
  • Inter Milan was eliminated by Bodo/Glimt, leaving Juventus and Atalanta needing comebacks to preserve Italy's knockout chances.
  • Juventus trails Galatasaray 5-2 in their match.
  • Atalanta trails Borussia Dortmund 2-0.
  • Italian journalist Daniele Verri called it a 'big wake up' for Italian football and warned of a potential 'complete debacle'.