Atalanta’s Europa League title keeps Italy’s chances intact of having a record six starters in the next Champions League, and Germany are also still hoping for the same. The top four from Serie A and Bundesliga qualify directly, and both leagues have earned an additional fifth slot in the new look Champions League by the ruling body UEFA due to good showings this season on the continent. At the same time, the Europa League and Champions League winners get direct entry, but it only means an extra spot for the respective league if those winners finish outside the top four. That is the case in th…