How Did Juventus Secure a Champions League Spot on Final Day?

Juventus sealed fourth place with a thrilling 3-2 win over Venezia, finishing the Serie A season with 70 points. Manuel Locatelli's late penalty was crucial as Roma, despite winning, ended fifth with 69 points. The result ensured UCL qualification, though coach Igor Tudor’s future remains unclear amid Antonio Conte links.

For the final matchday of Serie A 2024-25, Juventus did just enough to secure Champions League qualification, defeating Venezia 3-2 in a dramatic game. Despite an early scare as 19th-placed Venezia took a 1-0 lead in the first minute, Juventus fought back with goals from Kenan Yildiz, Randal Kolo Muani, and a decisive penalty by Manuel Locatelli. Juventus, who had been 12th when Claudio Ranieri took charge, finished fourth with 70 points—one ahead of Roma, who beat Torino 2-1 to end fifth.

Venezia, Empoli, and Monza were relegated, with Lecce surviving after a gutsy 2-1 win over Lazio despite being down to 10 men. Fiorentina capitalized on Lazio’s loss to clinch the final European spot by beating Udinese 3-2 and qualifying for the Conference League for the fourth year in a row.

Juventus's end-of-season form under Igor Tudor—five wins and one loss—helped them bounce back from a rough spell under Thiago Motta. However, Tudor’s future remains uncertain, with strong speculation linking Antonio Conte, fresh off a title-winning season with Napoli, to a return. Juventus’s qualification brings over €50 million in Champions League revenue, but it may also signal a managerial change despite Tudor’s stabilizing influence.