Inter falls to Bodø/Glimt as Italian clubs stumble

Italy's men's national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Serie A clubs collectively endured humiliations in UEFA competition this season. Inter, under coach Cristian Chivu, fell from Champions League finalists to playoff elimination by Bodø/Glimt. The defeat marked a drop from the previous season's final appearance. Juventus allowed Galatasaray to score seven goals in their UEFA tie. The loss was among the worst defensive performances by the club in Europe. Napoli, last season's Serie A champions, failed to progress beyond the group stage. Their early exit left them behind both Inter and Juventus in European performance. Atalanta overturned a two‑goal deficit against Borussia Dortmund to secure Italy's first last‑16 spot in almost 40 years. The comeback prevented a complete absence of Italian representation in the knockout phase. Atalanta then suffered a 10‑2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. Como made a splash in domestic competition. Scott McTominay kept Napoli ticking despite their European struggles.