A brilliant early goal from Tijjani Reijnders inspired AC Milan to a comfortable 3-0 win over Monza on Sunday to consolidate their place in Serie A's Champions League positions.
Milan are six points behind leaders Inter Milan who face Lazio later on Sunday, in large part thanks to a stellar display from Reijnders who set his team on the way to victory with his third-minute strike.
The Netherlands midfielder collected Christian Pulisic's pass just outside the area and then set off on a mazy dribble past five Monza defenders before poking his first home goal for Milan past Michele Di Gregorio.
Building on their midweek win at Newcastle United which ensured a spot in the Europa League knockouts, third-placed Milan moved up to 32 points. "It's an honour to play here of course, to score here at the San Siro is very nice," said Reijnders, who believes Milan can still fight for the league title. "Of course, you always have to believe, we are not finished yet.