AC Milan responded to consecutive defeats by producing their most important win of the season against Genoa. The match was decided by a penalty scored by Nkunku in the 51st minute and a goal from Athekame in the 81st minute. Genoa reduced the deficit in the 86th minute through Vásquez, but Milan held on to secure the three points. The result keeps Milan on track for third place, with a win against Cagliari enough to secure it, while a draw or defeat could complicate their situation. Nkunku described the penalty as a practiced technical action and said reaching Champions League qualification is a season goal.
"We played a fantastic match together. I wasn't under any pressure at that moment, it's just a technical thing I always practice during the week. It was important to take advantage of the opportunity."
"Yes, because it's one of our goals for the season. We have a good home game at San Siro to achieve it."
"The Rossoneri secured the three points in their final away game thanks to a penalty from Nkunku in the 51st minute and then a strike from Athekame in the 81st minute. Genoa pulled one back in the 86th minute through Vázquez but Milan hung on."
"It means that a win against Cagliari will be enough to secure third spot, while a draw or a defeat could leave things very complicated, so it will be something the team want to avoid."
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