With no Serie A clubs qualified for the Round of 16 and one, Napoli, eliminated, Gazzetta argues that the league phase of the Champions League has been full of ‘missed chances’ for Serie A sides. Inter, Juventus and Atalanta have qualified for the Champions League knock-out play-off but finished in the top eight, failing to get a spot in the Round of 16, while Napoli were eliminated in the league phase. DORTMUND, GERMANY – JANUARY 28: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Internazionale Milano at BVB Stadion Dortmund on January 28, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. “Conte is out of the Champions League once again, and Chivu goes to the play-offs along with Juve and Atalanta. For us, this has so far become the Cup of missed chances, or rather, chances thrown away.”Napoli: not just injuries to be blamedepa12147516 UEFA Champions League trophy on display at the Allianz Arena before the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano in Munich, Germany 31 May 2025.