Soccer-Milan clubs primed for dramatic finale to Serie A title race
By Peter Hall
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Stefano Pioli did not need a history lesson before Milan’s visit to Verona. The tales of how these opponents twice derailed Rossoneri title runs at the Stadio Bentegodi, earning the moniker “Fatal Verona” by beating them on the final day of the 1972-73 season, then the penultimate round of 1989-90, are retold almost every time they meet.
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has urged his players to maintain the concentration and belief that led them to a 3-1 victory over Verona in their final two Serie A games to become champions.
A first-half penalty by Yannick Carrasco earned Atlético Madrid a 1-0 victory in a fiery derby against Real Madrid on Sunday, as the hosts tightened their grip on a place in next season’s Champions League.
VERONA (Reuters) - A Sandro Tonali double moved AC Milan one step closer to their first Serie A title in 11 years after they regained top spot with a 3-1 comeback victory at Hellas Verona on Sunday.
VERONA : A Sandro Tonali double moved AC Milan one step closer to their first Serie A title in 11 years after they regained top spot with a 3-1 comeback victory at Hellas Verona on Sunday.
AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli challenged his team to prove that they are the best in Italy when they face Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday (May 8).
Rafael Leao made sure that AC Milan maintained their advantage in the Serie A title race after netting the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina which moved his team five points clear of local rivals Inter Milan. Portugal forward Leao struck with eight minutes remaining of a tense affair to inch Milan closer to a first Scudetto since 2011 and unleash a wave of relief at a packed San Siro.