Summary
Italian football clubs are facing the possibility of not having any teams in the last-16 stage of the Champions League for the first time since 2003-04. Inter Milan has already been eliminated by Bodo/Glimt, leaving Juventus and Atalanta needing to overcome deficits to advance. This situation highlights the current struggles of Italian football on a European level.
Key Facts
- No Italian club may reach the last-16 stage of the Champions League, a first since 2003-04.
- Inter Milan was eliminated by Norway's Bodo/Glimt after a loss in play-offs.
- Juventus and Atalanta need to win big in their return matches to advance.
- Inter was the last Italian team to win the Champions League, in 2010.
- Italian clubs are facing a challenging period in European competitions.
- The Italian national team also faces difficulties, needing a play-off to qualify for the World Cup.
- Inter Milan leads the Italian league (Serie A) but struggled in Europe.
