The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, Episode 334: Juventus go five points clear in race for top four

TL;DR

Juventus has moved five points clear in the Serie A race for the top four after recent matches. They are now putting pressure on AC Milan and Napoli, significantly improving their Champions League qualification chances.

Key points

Juventus is now five points clear of Como in Serie A.
They are putting pressure on AC Milan and Napoli.
Juventus' chances for Champions League qualification have improved.

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Turin, Italy - April 19: Khephren Thuram of Juventus Fc celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with team mate Pierre Kalulu of Juventus Fc during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Allianz Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) | DeFodi Images via Getty Images Things have certainly changed when it comes to Juventus’ status and chances of qualifying for the top four in Serie A during these first three matchdays coming out of the March international break. When the break was about to end, Juve were three points behind in fifth and needed a whole lot of help beyond that to jump over Como. Since then, not only has that jump happened, but the scope of everything has changed in a hurry. Not only are Juventus now five points clear of Como in fifth, but they’re also suddenly putting heat on AC Milan and Napoli in the standings. That is something I don’t think anybody could have imagined taking place over the course of these past three weeks. But it has! And now Juventus are in so much more of a better position than they were as compared to when the first international break of 2026 came to an end and we were wondering just how this club might actually be able to pull off Champions League qualification. There’s still plenty of twists and turns in this road to come — especially considering how the last three weeks have gone. For now, though, Juventus are in a pretty good place both in terms of how they’re playing and how the results elsewhere have helped them make up so much ground so quickly. You can listen to Episode 334 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast on the player below or your favorite podcast platform. No matter how you listen, we appreciate your continued support. To our dear listeners: Please look for the latest episode of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast to drop every Monday morning/afternoon for those of you who live in the United States. (Please adjust your time zone accordingly if you live outside of the U.S. or Canada.) If you happen to listen to the Old Lady Speaks Podcast on or , please subscribe to the show and give us a nice five-star rating and maybe even a sweet review because it is very nice to see that our podcast is being enjoyed by you all. The more you say nice things about us, the more we will continue to love you forever and ever and ever. We promise.

Q&A

How did Juventus improve their standing in Serie A?

Juventus improved their standing by winning matches and capitalizing on results from other teams, moving from fifth to five points clear of Como.

What impact does Juventus' current position have on their Champions League qualification?

Juventus' current position significantly enhances their chances of qualifying for the Champions League as they are now in a better spot compared to earlier in the season.

Who are Juventus competing against for the top four in Serie A?

Juventus is competing against AC Milan and Napoli for the top four positions in Serie A.