AC Milan showed great resilience by securing a 1-0 victory over Udinese despite playing with 10 men for more than an hour. This win brought them within two points of Serie A leaders Napoli. The match at the San Siro saw Samuel Chukwueze’s early goal as the deciding factor, with Milan holding on for the win. Tijjani Reijnders’ red card in the 29th minute made the task more challenging, but Milan’s defense stood strong.
Tammy Abraham missed a crucial chance to seal the victory for Milan, injuring his shoulder in the process. Udinese seemed to equalize in stoppage time, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR check revealed an offside position. The match took place in a subdued atmosphere at the San Siro as ultras supporters protested against perceived targeting by law enforcement and the media.
The ultras groups of Milan and Inter have faced legal issues recently, with allegations ranging from criminal activities to touting tickets. Despite some restrictions on displays, fans expressed solidarity with the arrested ultras. Elsewhere, Juventus aimed to catch up with Napoli in the standings with a victory over Lazio, although injuries have plagued Thiago Motta’s team.