Overview
- Roma beat Stuttgart 2-0 on a Niccolò Pisilli double to reach 15 points, leaving a win at Panathinaikos next week to clinch direct passage to the round of 16.
- Bologna came back from 0-2 to draw 2-2 with Celtic after Hatate scored and was sent off, with Dallinga and Rowe leveling to guarantee at least the playoffs at 12 points.
- Bologna must win at Maccabi Tel Aviv and get help elsewhere to break into the top eight and avoid the Europa League playoff round.
- Juventus’ 2-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League ensured at least a playoff berth with 12 points from seven matches.
- Italy remains fifth in UEFA’s seasonal federation ranking, with Roma’s win and Bologna’s draw offsetting a mixed Champions League round as coaches, including Vincenzo Italiano, urged sharper starts.