Como qualify for Champions League for first time while AC Milan & Juventus miss out

BBC Sport Sunday 24 May 2026, 21:48 UTC 1 min read

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Como secured their first-ever qualification for the Champions League with a 4-1 win against Cremonese on the final day of the Serie A season. This achievement comes as both AC Milan and Juventus failed to qualify for the competition.

Cesc Fabregas's Como qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history with a 4-1 victory over 10-man Cremonese on the final day of the Serie A season.

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