May 13th 2024.
Juventus breathed a sigh of relief as they secured a spot in the Champions League for next season, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by already-relegated Salernitana. Their fate was sealed thanks to Atalanta's 2-1 victory over Roma, which played a crucial role in determining the final standings.
It has been a tough few weeks for Juventus, with only one win in their last nine Serie A matches leading up to Sunday's game. This was in stark contrast to Salernitana, who had already suffered relegation from Europe's top five leagues.
Despite dominating possession, Juventus found themselves trailing in the 27th minute when Niccolo Pierozzi headed in Junior Sambia's corner with a twisting header. The Bianconeri's bad luck continued as they hit the woodwork three times, but it wasn't until stoppage time that they managed to find an equalizer. A flick on from Manuel Locatelli's corner found Adrien Rabiot at the back post, who scored the much-needed goal.
With two rounds remaining, both Juventus and Bologna were tied at 67 points, securing their spots in the Champions League. This left them seven points clear of sixth-placed Roma, who missed out on a spot in Europe's top competition.
In another crucial game for Champions League qualification, Atalanta secured a 2-1 win over Roma, thanks to a quick brace from Charles De Ketelaere. Despite a penalty from Lorenzo Pellegrini for Roma, Atalanta held on to their lead, placing them three points ahead of Roma with a game in hand.
Other results on Sunday saw Lazio solidify their seventh position with a 2-0 win over Empoli, while Genoa came from behind to defeat Sassuolo 2-1. Torino also secured a 2-1 victory at Hellas Verona, making for an exciting and decisive day in the Serie A.
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