Which non-Italian teams Serie A fans should support in Europe: Manchester United and Benfica hope – Football Italia

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EPA-EFE/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTTWhich teams Serie A fans should support in Europe 

If Serie A is to gain an additional spot in next season’s Champions League, it effectively relies on the Spanish teams being eliminated as quickly as possible. The same also goes for England, but Spain are currently closer to Italy in the coefficient rankings, which means they are a marginally easier target to chase down. 

The fact that Real Madrid and Atletico have been drawn against each other in the Champions League round of 16 is a benefit to Italy, as it guarantees that at least one of the six Spanish teams will be eliminated in the round of 16. 

MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 08: Nahuel Molina of Atletico de Madrid is put under pressure by Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid CF during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 08, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

The other Spanish side left in the Champions League is Barcelona, who will face Benfica. A tough task for the Portuguese, but Barca being knocked out would certainly benefit Serie A. 

Then it comes to the Europa League. Roma have been drawn against Athletic Club, which means there is an opportunity for an Italian team to eliminate one of their Spanish rivals. 

Serie A supporters will also hope that Manchester United do the league a favour and beat Real Sociedad in one of the other Europa League round of 16 ties. 

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 23: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Manchester United and Rangers FC at Old Trafford on January 23, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Then, in the Europa League, Serie A supporters will be hoping that Vitoria SC beat Real Betis. The Portuguese outfit previously drew 1-1 with Fiorentina earlier in the season.

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