Milan qualifies for the Europa League despite a disastrous season

AC Milan exits the UEFA Champions League with a particular bitterness. Despite a disastrous season, the Rossoneri secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League, alongside Juventus. Roma and Como also earned their tickets to the most prestigious European competition. UEFA officially confirmed these spots on Wednesday, May 24, 2026, finalizing the fate of Italian clubs for the 2026-2027 season.

Milan’s side, which never managed to impress in Serie A this year, sees their European glory hopes slip away once again. Their Coppa Italia campaign also ended in early failure, confirming a black year. Yet they secured a Europa League spot—a competition they exited prematurely last season. Juventus, meanwhile, returns to the Europa League after a two-year absence, marked by mediocre Serie A performances. Both clubs will now have to fight to reclaim their former glory. Roma, however, delivered a remarkable season. Despite ups and downs in the league, the Giallorossi remained consistent in decisive matches. Their Champions League qualification marks a strong comeback after years in the shadows. As for Como, the surprise of this season, the Lombard club secured a historic spot in Europe’s top competition—a feat rewarding years of hard work and perseverance in the lower divisions. This final Serie A matchday was decisive for several clubs, including Milan and Roma, who fought until the last moment for their European ambitions. Milan’s supporters, accustomed to past successes, will now have to settle for the Europa League—a competition they hope their team will prioritize again. Juventus, for its part, must prove it can reclaim its status as a European giant. Roma and Como, meanwhile, are already dreaming of a campaign that will make history in Italian football. One thing is certain: the 2026-2027 season is already shaping up under new auspices for these four clubs.