“Inter guaranteed Champions League spot after Juventus’ penalty points confirmed by the Federal Court of Appeals”

Juventus penalty points means Inter will be mathematically qualified for the Champions League if they get at least a draw against Atalanta.

The Serie A table has been revolutionized tonight with the Federal Court of Appeals confirming a 10-point penalty for the bianconeri, sending them from second place with 69 points to seventh with 59.

As a side effect, Lazio have secured their place in the top four and Inter could do the same this weekend.

A head-to-head draw with sixth-placed Atalanta would be enough to guarantee qualification for the Champions League in 2023-24.

That’s because if Atalanta and Inter were to finish level on points, Simone Inzaghi’s men hold the superior head-to-head record thanks to a 3-2 win in Bergamo in November.

Inter could even afford to lose to Atalanta by a clear goal and still secure a top-four spot with just a draw away. Turin in the last game of the season.

That’s because the head-to-head record would be identical in that case, but Inter have a much better goal difference overall.

It’s also worth noting that if Inter, Milan and Atalanta all finished with the same number of points, a mini-table would be drawn up head-to-head, with La Dea bottom.