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Massimiliano Allegri has received guarantees from AC Milan management for the upcoming transfer window, with plans to strengthen each department by at least two players, focusing on key figures like Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic, amid uncertainties surrounding Theo Hernandez and Tijjani Reijnders.
Milan coach Stefano Pioli expressed his disappointment after the team's defeat against Atalanta, acknowledging defensive mistakes and missed opportunities. He provided an update on Rafael Leao's fitness, stating that the player should be ready for the upcoming Champions League match against Newcastle. Pioli emphasized the need for improvement and a string of victories to achieve their objectives of a top-four finish in the league. However, their chances of advancing to the Round of 16 in the Champions League are slim, as they not only need to win against Newcastle but also rely on Borussia Dortmund defeating PSG.
AC Milan secured a 2-1 victory against Paris Saint-Germain, with standout performances from Rafael Leao and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Milan's goalkeeper, Maignan, made crucial saves, while Calabria and Tomori displayed excellent defensive skills. Hernandez provided a key assist for the second goal, and Loftus-Cheek impressed both offensively and defensively. Despite missing a chance, Musah contributed defensively and Pulisic showcased good work ethic. Giroud's header and Leao's overall performance earned them high ratings, while the substitutes made solid contributions.
AC Milan secured a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, with goals from Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud. Milan Skriniar opened the scoring for PSG, but Leao quickly equalized. The win leaves Group F wide open, with all four teams separated by just three points. Ruben Loftus-Cheek was instrumental in Milan's victory, while Kylian Mbappe had a quiet outing for PSG.
AC Milan secured their third consecutive victory in Serie A with a 2-0 win over Lazio. After a goalless first half, Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the 60th minute, followed by Noah Okafor sealing the win in the closing stages. Lazio struggled to threaten Milan's defense throughout the match. The victory puts Milan three points clear at the top of the table.
AC Milan faces Inter in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash hoping to overturn a 2-0 deficit. Rafael Leao is expected to return to the team, while Ismael Bennacer is out for the rest of the season due to a knee problem. Inter is in better shape and has an aggregate lead in the tie. Milan has won 71 of the 220 meetings between the two teams. Inter is expected to stick with Edin Dzeko and Lautaro Martinez as the front two. Inter is predicted to win 2-1.
Inter takes a 2-0 lead in the first leg of the Milan Champions League semifinal derby against AC Milan, with goals from Eden Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Milan lacked an attacking threat without the injured Rafael Leao and only managed to take 13 shots with 1.06 expected goals. Inter is now in a good position ahead of leg two, while Milan will need a comeback and a strong performance from Leao.
AC Milan and Inter Milan will face off in the UEFA Champions League semifinals on Wednesday. Inter Milan are the favorites with odds of +145, while AC Milan are the underdogs with odds of +215. Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella are key players for Inter Milan, while Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud are top scorers for AC Milan. SportsLine's Jon Eimer has made his picks and predictions for the match.
Rafael Leao has signed a new five-year contract with AC Milan, keeping him at the club until June 2028. The 23-year-old forward has been instrumental in Milan's recent success, including their progression to the semi-finals of the Champions League. However, he is currently an injury doubt for the first leg of the semi-final against Inter Milan after sustaining a thigh injury in their recent league win over Lazio. Milan coach Stefano Pioli will make a decision on his involvement closer to kick-off.
Milan and Inter will face each other in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, with the first leg taking place at San Siro on Wednesday. Milan's Rafael Leao is a major doubt due to a muscular injury, while Inter's Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku are expected to lead the attack. Milan's Olivier Giroud could be crucial in the absence of Leao. The winner of the Milan derby will advance to the final of the competition.
AC Milan defeated Napoli 2-1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2006-07. Olivier Giroud scored the decisive goal in the second leg after having an earlier penalty saved, while Rafael Leão provided the assist. Napoli's Victor Osimhen scored in stoppage time, but it was not enough to rescue the tie. Milan's defensive masterclass led by Fikayo Tomori and Simon Kjaer nullified Napoli's attack, while goalkeeper Mike Maignan made crucial saves. Milan's win sets up a potential all-Milan derby in the semifinals against Inter.