Bologna’s path to the Champions League became clearer following a decisive 3-1 victory over Roma. The win, highlighted by Oussama El Azzouzi’s remarkable overhead kick and additional goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Alexis Saelemaekers, solidified their fourth-place standing. With a history dating back to the 1964 European Cup, Bologna is on the brink of their first appearance in the modern Champions League.

Sitting comfortably eight points clear of Atalanta in sixth place, Bologna is poised to secure a top-five finish, granting them entry into next season’s updated Champions League format. Their performance in Rome was commanding, besting a weary Roma team still recovering from their Europa League exertions against AC Milan.

Roma, without Romelu Lukaku and with Tammy Abraham leading the line for the first time in almost a year, failed to find their rhythm. They now face pressure from Atalanta, who trail them by just one point. Daniele De Rossi’s squad is set for a busy schedule, with a trip to Udinese to complete a postponed match before facing Napoli in Naples.

Their Europa League journey continues with the semi-final first leg against Bayer Leverkusen in Rome on May 2. Meanwhile, in Milan, despite the inclement weather, Inter fans have flocked to the San Siro for a monumental derby. Inter is on the cusp of their 20th Serie A title, needing a win in the upcoming derby to secure the championship with five games to spare.