Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin believes five teams are battling for the final automatic Champions League place.

The Zebrette currently sit in fifth spot.

"The race for third place is wide open, I agree," the Coach expressed to the assembled media on Tuesday.

"Teams like Lazio, Napoli, Inter and Roma are all contending for what is important and was an early season objective for them all.

"Unfortunately for them, first and second place are already decided and with them all [fighting for third] is Udinese, for which I am proud."