Italy’s extra Champions League spot fades away after Juventus and Atalanta losses

Italy’s chances of receiving an extra spot in next season’s Champions League were dealt another blow after defeats for both Juventus and Inter in the play-off round first legs on Tuesday night. 

The Bianconeri were defeated 5-2 away against Galatasaray in Istanbul, while La Dea fell to a 2-0 loss in front of Borussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall at the Westfalenstadion. 

These losses mean that Italy remains in fifth place in UEFA’s season association coefficient, which is used to determine...