Sports · 25 February 2026
Three Italian Clubs May Miss Champions League Last 16
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Italian soccer confronts a major hurdle, as there is a distinct possibility that zero teams from the country's top division will advance to the Champions League round of 16. Inter Milan's shock exit to Bodo/Glimt means Juventus (5-2 down to Galatasaray) and Atalanta (2-0 down to Borussia Dortmund) must overcome deficits. This potential outcome would end a run of at least one Italian team in the competition's last 16 since 1987-88.
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