(Reuters) – Italy’s Serie A is considering introducing a play-off to decide the title, ought to the highest two end the season stage on factors, from subsequent yr, a supply shut to the proposal instructed Reuters on Wednesday.
The thought was mentioned in a gathering between Serie A golf equipment on Tuesday, which might add one other layer of pleasure to a division that had excessive drama final time period, with AC Milan successful their first Scudetto in 11 years on the final day of the season.
Milan’s win at Sassuolo on the final day meant they clinched the title by two factors, forward of rivals Inter Milan. Had they drawn the match to end stage on factors with Inter, they’d nonetheless have been topped champions due to their head-to-head file.
Milan took 4 factors off Inter final time period, which might have given them the sting within the occasion of a tie in factors. Most different prime European leagues flip to purpose distinction ought to groups be locked collectively. No different prime division at present makes use of a play-off.
Using a play-off match to decide the final relegation spot was additionally on the agenda, the supply stated. If the groups ending seventeenth and 18th ended the season stage on factors, they’d play one another with the loser then relegated to Serie B.
The Italian top-flight title has been determined by a play-off solely as soon as earlier than, with Bologna beating Inter 2-0 in Rome in 1964.
Serie A declined to remark when approached by Reuters.
(Reporting by Peter Hall; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
