Inter’s exit boosts Bundesliga, fifth Champions League spot at risk | OneFootball

Do the Italians now have nightmares about Norway when they think back to this game? It's not out of the question. After Inter's debacle against FK Bodø/Glimt (2:5 on aggregate), the Champions League looks very grim from an Italian perspective. 

While Napoli didn't even make it past the group stage, Juventus (2:5 at Galatasaray) and Atalanta Bergamo (0:2 in Dortmund) are also trailing before their return matches this evening. If things go really badly, no Serie A club will make it to the round of 16. 

But as the saying goes: One man's joy is another man's sorrow. Because Inter's defeat could have a positive impact on the Bundesliga. With the elimination of the Milanese, the chances of an additional CL starting spot for the Bundesliga next season have increased. According to 'Football Meets Data', the chances are at 63.54 percent, up by three percent. 

The chances for the Spaniards have also increased to 20.34 percent. Italy's value, on the other hand, has dropped to below two percent. 

Instead of four spots, the Bundesliga could even have five participants next season. According to the current standings, that would be Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Hoffenheim, VfB Stuttgart, and RB Leipzig. 

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