CL fight in Italy remains exciting

Atalanta Bergamo have secured a good starting position in the Champions League with a point win with champions Juventus Turin on the eve of the final matchday. The Italian Serie A surprise team lost a 1-1 lead (1-0), but took third place with 66 points, ahead of Inter Milan (66) and AC Milan (65).

With a win against Sassuolo Calcio next Sunday, Bergamo would certainly reach the premier class for the first time. Inter, who lost against the designated runner-up SSC Naples 1:4 (0:1), will face FC Empoli. AC Milan must win 2-0 (0-0) against Frosinone Calcio at SPAL Ferrara and hope for a slip by their rivals to qualify for the Champions League.

Josip Ilicic had put Bergamo in the lead in the 33rd minute, while former Bundesliga player Mario Mandzukic (80th) balanced for superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and German international Emre Can. Juve remains without victory after winning the championship four days ago, and Federico Bernardeschi (90.+2) saw the red card.