# Juventus and AC Milan Champions League absence

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/juventus-and-ac-milan-champions-league-absence
> Updated: 2026-08-23T05:05:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

For the first time since the inception of the Champions League in 1992, neither AC Milan nor Juventus have qualified for the competition. This decline follows a season where AC Milan finished fifth.

In response to the situation, AC Milan has undergone significant organizational changes. Owner Gerry Cardinale has overhauled sporting and administrative leadership following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. The club has appointed Ruben Amorim as the new head coach and made substantial transfer market investments, including 74 million euros for Gonçalo Ramos and 50 million euros for Diego Moreira. Zlatan Ibrahimovic continues in a special advisor role.

Both clubs are now shifting their focus toward the Europa League as a path to European success. Bookmakers currently favor Juventus with odds of approximately 5.0, while Milan is priced at about 7.5 for the tournament, which concludes with a final in Frankfurt on 26 May 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: AC Milan and Juventus miss Champions League qualification

AC Milan and Juventus have both failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 1992, prompting major restructuring and new appointments at AC Milan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milan-and-juventus-miss-champions-league-qualification

### 2026-08-06: Juventus and Milan set sights on Europa League triumph

Juventus and AC Milan, after missing the Champions League, aim for the Europa League title, with Juventus favored by bookmakers; the final is set for 26 May 2027 in Frankfurt.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juventus-and-milan-set-sights-on-europa-league-triumph

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