The latest round of Serie A matches has given Juventus and Atalanta a slight edge over their rivals in the pursuit of Champions League qualification. Both teams secured important victories, while some of their competitors faltered.

Juventus overcame Lecce with a 2-1 home win on Saturday, while Atalanta defeated Bologna 2-0 in Bergamo on Sunday. These results allowed Atalanta to maintain their third-place position, while Juventus leapfrogged Bologna to claim fourth spot, now holding a two-point advantage over the Rossoblu.

The Rome derby between Lazio and Roma ended in a draw, causing both teams to lose ground in the top-four race. Lazio now trails Juventus by three points, with Roma five points adrift of the Champions League places.

Fiorentina’s hopes took a hit as they were held to a goalless draw at home by struggling Parma, leaving them six points behind Juventus.

The Serie A weekend concludes on Monday with Napoli hosting Empoli. The Partenopei have all but secured their Champions League berth but need a win to close the gap on league leaders Inter to three points.

With just a few rounds remaining, the battle for Champions League qualification promises to be intense, as several teams vie for the coveted European spots.