The defeat to Empoli and the points deduction left Juventus one point behind sixth-placed AS Roma in the race for a Europa Conference League spot next season. Earlier, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) appeals court announced that Juventus had been deducted 10 points. The decision was made after the FIGC revised the Turin club's initial 15-point penalty for illegal transfers.
Juventus' disappointment
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri told reporters: "It's a disappointment to see yourself 10 points down, even if the suspension is reduced. It's been a very tiring year." The two-time European champions have endured a miserable few days after being knocked out of the Europa League semi-finals after defeat to Sevilla in midweek.
With two games left in the season, Juventus (59 points) can still catch up with fourth-placed AC Milan (64 points) and also the final Champions League destination, when the two teams meet in Turin this weekend.
In Empoli, the home team's 36-year-old striker Francesco Caputo scored twice, with Sebastiano Luperto and Roberto Piccoli also on target. Federico Chiesa added a consolation goal in the 85th minute for Juventus, who will play Udinese and AC Milan before the end of the season.
Di Maria is helpless as Juventus faces the risk of not being able to participate in the European Cup next season.
The FIGC's decision and the result in Empoli also means Lazio, who replaced Juventus in second place, have qualified for the Champions League for the first time since 2020 and the second time since 2007. Earlier, at the Stadio Olimpico, Nemanja Matic scored an 83rd-minute equaliser as Roma drew 2-2 with Salernitana.
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