The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, Episode 337: Juventus’ race for the Champions League is getting very crowded
Juventus got a close and unimpressive yet very important win over relegation-threatened Lecce over the weekend. But it's the other results in the race for the top four in Serie A that has the final two weeks of the 2025-26 season that are looking even more of a sprint to the finish than they already were.
LECCE, ITALY - MAY 09: Dusan Vlaovic of Juventus FC celebrates the opening goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) | Getty Images The final two weeks of the 2025-26 season are looking to be just as they were 12 months ago. Some of that has to do with Juventus.
Some of that has to do with the clubs around Juventus in the Serie A table. But put it all together and you’ve got the makings of an absolute bonkers final two weeks of the season in which the live table is going to get a whole lot of activity from more than just a couple of clubs. For Juventus, though, it remains simple: Win two more games and you’re in the Champions League.
That is because Saturday night’s 1-0 win over relegation battlers Lecce was important if not all that impressive. Juve got three big points and, with the other results of the weekend, finished Matchday 36 in third place and are now in the driver’s seat even more than they already were. Two wins is all that’s needed to get into the Champions League.
Easier said than done, but it’s not all that difficult to do the math at this point. You can listen to Episode 337 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast on the player below or your favorite podcast platform. No matter how you listen, we appreciate your continued support.