Sometimes, it’s just not meant to be, for justice and romanticism. Although there’s no better and deserved way to finish the Serie A season and the entire illustrious coaching career, Claudio Ranieri failed in his heroic attempt to take AS Roma to the Champions League.Ranieri’s men did their best and defeated Torino at their ground on Sunday night (2-0), but it was not enough since Juventus – who were a point ahead of them going into the final matchday of the season – celebrated a crucial 3-2 away win at Venezia to book a place in the UCL.❗ OFFICIAL:Juventus have qualified for the UEFA Champions League 25/26. #UCL pic.twitter.com/aAxdZHktYf— Forza Juventus (@ForzaJuveEN) May 25, 2025 Unlike Roma, Juve struggled against the minnows and conceded within the first two minutes.Igor Tudor’s side—quite expectedly—bounced back soon, levelling the score through Kenan Yildiz before Randal Kolo-Muani made it 2-1 ten minutes before the break. At that point, it seemed like the Serie A giants would effortlessly take this match into safe harbour. Alas, the second half brought us nothing short of an Italian-style drama.Venezia’s wonderful, fast-paced counter-attack made it easy for Hasp to slot it low for 2-2. Not only did that goal push Roma straight to the UCL, but it also gave the hosts a tiny bit of hope that they could grab a desperately needed victory that would keep them in the safe zone.Claudio Ranieri came out of retirement to rescue Roma and earn them a guaranteed place in Europe next season 🥹🐺 pic.twitter.com/EXX2sDoocC— OneFootball (@OneFootball) May 20, 2025 For some 20 minutes, the Bianconeri were flirting with fifth place, behind Atalanta and Roma, and subsequently Europa League.Still, there was enough time left on the clock for another offensive push, which saw Conceicao being taken down inside the box for a penalty. Locatelli stepped up and nailed it for a win, and also for a Champions League football.#locatelli su rigore! Mi state facendo perdere 10 anni di vita. mettete il pulmann ora, che non è cosa vostra! Daje regà! #VeneziaJuve 2-3 #VeneziaJuventus #FInoAllaFine pic.twitter.com/M3WQTKMbB1— Giuseppe Latorraca (@GiuseLatorraca2) May 25, 2025 On the other hand, Roma have to settle with the UEL, while Fiorentina have made it again to the Conference League. Lazio, along with AC Milan, won’t see any European action next season. Venezia and Empoli join Monza and will play in the Serie B.SERIE A – FINAL MATCHDAYFridayComo – Inter 0-2 (0-1)/De Vrij 20, Correa 51/Napoli – Cagliari 2-0 (1-0)/McTominay 42, Lukaku 51/SaturdayBologna – Genoa 1-3 (0-3)/Orsolini 64 – Vitinha 17, Venturino 26, 43/Milan – Monza 2-0 (0-0)/Gabbia 64, Felix 74/SundayAtalanta – Parma 2-3 (2-0)/Maldini 32,33 – Hainaut 49, Ondrejka 71, 90+1/Lazio – Lecce 0-1 (0-1)/Coulibaly 43/Torino – Roma 0-2 (0-1)/Paredes 16 pen, Saelemaekers 53/Udinese – Fiorentina 2-2 (1-0)/Lucca 26, Kabasele 61 – Fagioli 46, Comuzzo 57/Venezia – Juventus 2-3 (1-2)/Fila 2, Haps 55 – Yildiz 25, Kolo-Muani 31, Locatelli 73 pen/Empoli – Verona 1-2 (1-1)/Fazzini 43 – Serdar 4, Bradaric 69/
