Como Caps Stunning Rise with a Champions League Spot as Milan and Juventus Miss Out
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Como secured a Champions League spot for the first time in their history after a 4-1 victory against Cremonese, eliminating Serie A clubs Milan and Juventus from contention.
- Rapid progress has defined Como since Indonesian tobacco billionaire brothers Robert Budi Hartono and Michael Bambang Hartono purchased the club in 2019, when it was playing in the fourth division of Italian soccer.
- Milan's 2-1 defeat to Cagliari at San Siro ended their top-four hopes, while Juventus finished behind Como on a head-to-head record after the Turin derby faced delays due to fan clashes.
- Inter, Napoli, Roma, and Como will represent Italy in the 2026-27 Champions League, while Milan and Juventus are headed to the Europa League and Cremonese, Verona, and Pisa face relegation.
- Cesc Fabregas, who joined the ownership group in 2022, led Como from Serie D to Europe's elite competition in just two seasons, marking an impressive start to his first senior managerial position.
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For the second consecutive year, Milan will be outside the main European club competition, the Champions League, after being defeated by Cagliari in the final round of the Italian championship. The rossoneri setback will be the big motivator behind a band of club directors and auxiliaries, according to the newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport. According to information, the cheerleader was dissatisfied with the result. The Italian newspaper states that…
The Italian top flight drew to a close on Sunday, with the final Champions League spots being decided. While Inter Milan and Napoli, who were already crowned champions, had already secured their places, two more lucky teams were added in the final round.
While Cesc Fábregas celebrates his entry into the Champions League with Como, Juventus Turin and Milan must pay dearly for their failure.
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Milan, Juve miss out on Champions League as Roma and Como qualify | Sports-Games
AC Milan's season ended in disappointment as a 2-1 home defeat by Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday meant they missed out on the top four along with Juventus, who drew 2-2 at Torino, while AS Roma and Como both won away to qualify for the Champions League.
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