Following Round 7, Serie A finds itself without a single club in the top eight, with Napoli dropping out of the top 24 altogether.
Just one match is left to play in the league phase of the Champions Leagueand after Round 7, no Serie A club is in the top eight, which gives direct qualification for the Round of 16.
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Players from both teams line up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between Atalanta BC and Athletic Club at Stadio di Bergamo on January 21, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Inter are right below with 12 points in 14th. The Nerazzurri won their opening four matches, but lost the following three.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Napoli have only earned eight points, as many as PSV, Athletic Club, Olympiacos and Copenhagen, but due to their goal difference (-5) the Partenopei are currently out of the top 24 and virtually out of the competition.
Antonio Conte’s men will play their last game in the league phase of the Champions League at home against Chelsea on Wednesday next week.
