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AC Milan's Top-Four Hopes Falter in 3-2 Atalanta Loss
10 May
Summary
- Atalanta secured a 3-2 victory against AC Milan at San Siro.
- Milan rallied from a 3-0 deficit, scoring two late goals.
- The loss puts Milan's top-four Serie A finish in jeopardy.
AC Milan's bid for a Serie A top-four finish experienced a significant setback following a tense 3-2 defeat against Atalanta at San Siro.
The visitors established a commanding 3-0 lead, seemingly putting the match beyond doubt. However, Milan staged a remarkable late surge.
In the 88th minute, Strahinja Pavlovic scored from a free-kick, reigniting hope. Shortly after, Christopher Nkunku converted a penalty in the 94th minute, narrowing the deficit to a single goal and creating a frantic finale.
Despite the late pressure and chances, including a header that glanced wide in added time, Atalanta held on for the win. This result extends Milan's winless streak in Serie A to three matches and their winless run against Atalanta to six games, complicating their European qualification hopes.
