In the 31st day of Serie A, Milan demonstrated their technical and tactical superiority, beating Lecce with a net 3-0. This victory, the fifth consecutive in the league, strengthened Milan’s position in second place in the standings, bringing them ever closer to qualification for the next Champions League.
Stefano Pioli’s side set the pace right from the start, with Christian Pulisic opening the scoring in the sixth minute with a precise shot from the edge of the box. Olivier Giroud doubled it in the 20th minute, taking advantage of a corner to score his 13th goal of the season.
Lecce tried to react, hitting the crossbar with Gonzalez, but the game was effectively over before half-time when Krstovic was sent off for violent play.
Rafael Leao another gol
In the second half, Rafael Leao sealed the result with the third goal, while Theo Hernandez came close to scoring the fourth, hitting the crossbar.
Milan dominated the match thanks to their technical quality and proactive attitude, especially in the first half. Samuel Chukwueze, on the right flank, shone with his ability to break through the opponent’s defence, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
With this victory, Milan now prepares for the upcoming Europa League challenge against Roma, with the confidence and energy of those who know they have already taken important steps both in the league and towards the European stages.
Roma triumph in the derby and respond to Milan
On an electric evening, Roma won the derby of the capital, overcoming Lazio with a performance that turned the pre-match tension into a triumph on the pitch. De Rossi’s team showed more determination and will to win.
Despite a start marked by defensive inaccuracies, in which Casale and Angelino prevented the opponent’s goal, the Giallorossi created offensive opportunities with dangerous crosses that their team-mates failed to capitalise on fully.
The decisive goal came in the 42nd minute when Gianluca Mancini was able to head Alessio Romagnoli’s header off a corner kick taken by Dybala. It was a goal that galvanised the Giallorossi, allowing them to end the first half in the lead.
In the second half, Lazio tried to turn the situation around with some strategic changes, but Roma kept control of the game, continuing to press the accelerator. El Shaarawy’s chance to double the lead was denied by the post, while Kamada’s goal for Lazio was disallowed for offside.
Tension rose in the final stages of the game, with skirmishes between the players requiring the intervention of referee Guida. De Rossi then made tactical substitutions to keep the team fresh and focused until the end.
Empoli, salvation blow
Empoli won a very important match at the end of a heart-stopping game with the Tuscans always ahead first with Cambiaghi’s goal, equalised by Zapata and then by Cancellieri a quarter of an hour from the end of the match. Zapata again scored the momentary equaliser in the 91st minute.
Niang’s goal in the 94th minute made it three points to two, propelling Nicola’s men momentarily out of the relegation zone while awaiting the remaining matches of the 31st day.
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