Race for Glory: Six Teams Battling Within Arm’s Reach for That Coveted Fourth Spot!

Juventus - 52 points Fresh off a disheartening pair of defeats to Atalanta and Fiorentina, Juventus finds themselves precariously perched outside the Champions League spots at present. This predicament has set off alarm bells at the club's Continassa headquarters, putting coach Thiago Motta under considerable pressure. The fourth-place finish is not just an ambition; it's a bare minimum for the Bianconeri this season, and without it, the gaffer’s tenure could be in jeopardy. The upcoming fixtures are pivotal, not only for the Old Lady but also for the broader future plans of the club. Looking ahead, the Bianconeri face a tricky run-in over their next nine matches, with crucial encounters against Roma, Bologna, and Lazio on the horizon. The other six fixtures will see them up against Genoa, Lecce, Parma, Monza, Udinese, and Venezia. These are opponents that the Juve side should theoretically handle with aplomb, provided they manage to avert any more catastrophic slips along the way.