Fiorentina edges Atalanta for Europa Conference League spot
ROME (AP) — Fiorentina edged Atalanta for Serie A’s ultimate berth in Europe with a 2-0 win over Juventus on Saturday.
With objectives from Alfred Duncan and Nicolás González, Fiorentina claimed seventh place and a Europa Convention League spot.
Atalanta misplaced at house to Empoli 1-0.
Fiorentina completed seventh and Atalanta eighth, ending the Bergamo squad’s run of taking part in in Europe at 5 consecutive seasons — the final three within the Champions League, together with a quarterfinal look in 2020.
Fiorentina, which gained the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1961, had gone 5 seasons with out taking part in in Europe.
Juventus had already secured a Champions League spot and a fourth-place end.
In his ultimate match with the membership, Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini exited at halftime after getting bloodied throughout a collision with Krzysztof Piątek. Chiellini is looking for a brand new membership in Main League Soccer.
Additionally, Lazio and Hellas Verona drew 3-3 and Bologna beat already-relegated Genoa 1-0 with a purpose from Musa Barrow.
The Serie A champion can be selected Sunday — the ultimate day of the season — when chief AC Milan visits Sassuolo and defending champion Inter Milan, which is 2 factors again, hosts Sampdoria.
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