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Serie A Finale Could See Champions League Spot Decided by Draw

Juventus, Roma, and Lazio enter the last matchday separated by one point, with tie-breaker rules and rare scenarios potentially invoking a coin toss to determine the fourth-place qualifier.

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Overview

  • Juventus lead the race for the final Champions League spot with 67 points, followed by Roma at 66 and Lazio at 65, heading into Serie A's last round.
  • Serie A tie-breakers prioritize head-to-head results, followed by head-to-head goal difference, overall goal difference, and goals scored, with a draw of lots as a last resort.
  • A specific combination of results—a 3-0 Juventus loss to Venezia and a 1-1 Roma draw with Torino—could leave Juventus and Roma tied on all metrics, necessitating a draw to determine the qualifier.
  • Lazio must defeat Lecce and hope both Juventus lose and Roma fail to win to secure fourth place and Champions League qualification.
  • A draw of lots to decide Champions League qualification would be unprecedented in Serie A history, underscoring the extraordinary nature of this season's finale.