AC Milan took another step toward European qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Verona, securing consecutive Serie A victories for the first time since September. Santiago Gimenez proved to be the difference-maker, scoring in the second half to hand the Rossoneri a crucial three points.
Milan entered the match knowing a win was essential to stay within reach of the top six. They controlled possession early on, with Tijjani Reijnders testing Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo with a low shot. Despite their dominance, Stefano Pioli’s men struggled to carve out clear scoring opportunities in the first half.
Gimenez had the ball in the net before halftime, but his goal was ruled out for offside. Just before the break, Yunus Musah squandered a golden chance, blasting a shot over the crossbar after a well-placed cut-back.
Looking to add attacking firepower, Milan introduced Rafael Leao in the second half, and the winger injected energy into the game. He came close to opening the scoring, but his deflected shot drifted just wide.
As the match entered the final stages, Milan’s pressure intensified. Their breakthrough finally came when Alejandro Jimenez floated a pass into the box. Leao reacted quickly, flicking the ball toward goal, allowing Gimenez to head home from close range.
Verona pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but Milan’s defense held firm to claim an important victory. The result extends Milan’s dominance over Verona and keeps their European ambitions on track.
