Juventus sentenced to play in the Europa League

Juventus suffered a 2-2 draw against Lazio this Sunday, a match that sealed their fate for the 2025-2026 season. With this result, the Old Lady finishes in 8th place in the Serie A standings, meaning they will miss out on the Champions League. The Turin-based side will have to settle for a place in the Europa League for the upcoming European campaign. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

This late draw was not enough to push Juventus into the top seven. Despite a difficult season marked by ups and downs, the Turin team showed signs of resilience. However, a series of disappointing results at the end of the season hastened their elimination from major European competitions. Now, fans will have to settle for a less prestigious competition, though the stakes remain high. For Juventus, this disappointment adds to an already mixed season. After narrowly avoiding elimination in Milan in the Europa League despite a disastrous season, it’s another setback for the club. The club’s management will now have to consider a rebuild over the coming months. The return of Weston McKennie, expected for the match against Bologna, could bring a fresh impetus. The likely lineup for this clash is already known, as detailed in our analysis. This Europa League season therefore presents Juventus with an opportunity to bounce back. A competition where every match matters, and where ambition will need to be front and center. The fans, accustomed to titles, now expect performances worthy of the jersey they wear. For the club, the challenge will be to quickly turn the page and prepare an ambitious transfer market.