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Now official Italy will only have 7 European teams next season
TL;DR
Italy will have only 7 teams in European competitions next season, with 4 in the Champions League, 2 in the Europa League, and 1 in the Conference League. All Italian teams have been eliminated from UEFA tournaments this season.
Key points
- Italy will have 7 teams in European competitions next season
- 4 teams in the Champions League
- 2 teams in the Europa League
- 1 team in the Conference League
- All Italian teams eliminated from UEFA tournaments this season
BolognaAston VillaFiorentinaCrystal Palace
Now official Italy will only have 7 European teams next season
It is now official that Serie A will have four Champions League teams next season, two in the Europa League, and one participating in the Conference League for Italy.
All the Italian representatives are out of the UEFA tournaments now, as Bologna were eliminated by Aston Villa in the Europa League, while Fiorentina went out of the Conference League to Crystal Palace.
This means their coefficient cannot be further improved, nor can anyone win a trophy to earn qualification for another tournament.
Italy struggling in Europe
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Q&A
How many Italian teams will compete in the Champions League next season?
Italy will have four teams competing in the Champions League next season.
Which Italian teams were eliminated from UEFA tournaments this season?
Bologna was eliminated by Aston Villa in the Europa League, and Fiorentina was eliminated by Crystal Palace in the Conference League.
What impact does Italy's UEFA coefficient have on next season's teams?
Italy's UEFA coefficient cannot be improved further since all teams are out of the tournaments, affecting future qualifications.
