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MILAN (AP) \u2014 Napoli has secured a spot in next season’s Champions League, but the remaining two spots in Europe’s elite club competition could go to any of four Serie A teams.<\/p>\n

Goals from Scott McTominay, Amir Rahmani and Rasmus H\u00f8jlund helped Napoli to a 3-0 victory over relegation-bound Pisa on Sunday, ensuring Antonio Conte’s side will finish in the top four of the Italian league with one game to spare.<\/p>\n

AC Milan and Roma also won on Sunday, moving them into third and fourth place with 70 points. There was a two point difference between Juventus and Como.<\/p>\n

Milan and Roma will face Cagliari and Hellas Verona respectively in their final matches. Juventus visit Turin for the derby, while Como travel to Cremonese.<\/p>\n

As with the penultimate round, all of these matches kick off at the same time<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Inter Milan wins Serie A<\/span> With three matches remaining, a celebration will be held after the final home game of the season against Hellas Verona.<\/p>\n

Pulisic is back<\/h2>\n

Christian Pulisic came on midway through the second half and helped Milan to an important 2-1 win against Genoa.<\/p>\n

Pulisic absent from Milan’s final match<\/span> I have a lower back problem, The U.S. national team forward has recovered faster than expected.<\/span> He was introduced in the 76th minute and Christopher Nkunku’s penalty gave the Rossoneri a 1-0 victory.<\/p>\n

Pulisic made an immediate impact five minutes after coming on as a substitute, slotting the ball into Zachary Atekame from outside the area.<\/p>\n

A few minutes later, Johan Vazquez pulled one back for Genoa.<\/p>\n

Conflict of Tempers in Rome<\/h2>\n

Roma won the derby against Lazio 2-0, but scuffles broke out between players after each goal.<\/p>\n

In the second scuffle, Roma defender Wesley and Lazio midfielder Nicolo Lobella were seen throwing punches at each other, and both were shown red cards.<\/p>\n

Gianluca Mancini scored the goal with two headers from corner kicks.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Juventus faced intense jeers after losing 2-0 at home to bitter rivals Fiorentina, but Como beat Parma 1-0 to leave Cesc Fabregas’ side with a chance of qualifying for the Champions League. 7 years since I played in Italy’s 4th division<\/span>.<\/p>\n

relegation battle<\/h2>\n

All 10 Serie A games were played on Sunday, with each team embroiled in a subsequent relegation battle.<\/p>\n

Pisa and Verona have already been relegated, while Cremonese are just one point behind Lecce and safety in 17th place and six points below Cagliari.<\/p>\n

Cremonese and Lecce will visit Udinese and Sassuolo respectively, while Cagliari will host Turin.<\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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