Serie A 2021–22 Points Table Updated: Juventus Move Into European Spots
Inter Milan broke Juventus' nine-year title-winning streak in Serie A last year and this time too, the competition is heating up with the top four sides divided by fine margins. The Bianconeri lost star player Cristiano Ronaldo in the transfer window and have managed to recover after a rocky start.
Juventus moved into the European spots after a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Cagliari with Moise Kean and Federico Bernanrdeschi getting on the scoresheet. The Bianconeri are now fifth in the points table, just four points off the Champions League places. Meanwhile, you can take a look at the updated points table below. Juventus Chairman Andrea Agnelli Takes a Swipe At Cristiano Ronaldo, Says Club Comes Before Anyone
Serie A started getting exciting last year for fans in Italy as well as for those who follow European football as Juventus' nine-year title-winning streak was brought to an end by Antonio Conte's Inter. This time as well, the Bianconeri are struggling to mount a title challenge despite them having recovered from a rocky start after Cristiano Ronaldo left for Manchester United.
Serie A 2021-22 Points Table
| Position | Teams | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Inter | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 48 | 15 | 33 | 43 |
| 2 | Napoli | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 39 |
| 3 | AC Milan | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 20 | 16 | 39 |
| 4 | Atalanta | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 37 |
| 5 | Juventus | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 34 |
| 6 | Roma | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 31 |
| 7 | Fiorentina | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 31 |
See Full Serie A 2021-22 Points Table
Serie A Points Table abbreviations:
MP - Matches Played 2. W - Matches Won 3. D - Matches Drawn 4. L - Matches Lost 5. GF - Goals For 6. GA - Goals Against 7. GD - Goals Difference 8. Pts - Points. 9. Pos - Position.
Like every top European league, every team competes in 38 games and the winner is determined when a club finishes at the top of the table. In case of a draw, the team with a superior goal difference makes it to the title. Juventus are the record champions with 36 titles to their name. Inter Milan are the next best side in Serie A in terms of titles win as they have 19 to their name. AC Milan have won 18 titles so far.
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