Milan secured a 2-1 away win over Genoa in their final away match of 2025-26. A goalless first half featured scrappy play. Early in the second half, Christopher Nkunku capitalized on a stray back pass, reaching it before the goalkeeper and converting the resulting penalty after being chopped down. Zachary Athekame then added a second goal with a low strike inside the final 15 minutes. Vasquez pulled one back for Genoa, creating a tense finish. Milan held on to reach a position where one more win would seal a top-four place. Massimiliano Allegri emphasized the season is not finished, with Cagliari at home as the decisive match.
"Milan secured a 2-1 away win over Genoa in their final away match of 2025-26. A goalless first half featured scrappy play. Early in the second half, Christopher Nkunku capitalized on a stray back pass, reaching it before the goalkeeper and converting the resulting penalty after being chopped down. Zachary Athekame then added a second goal with a low strike inside the final 15 minutes. Vasquez pulled one back for Genoa, creating a tense finish. Milan held on to reach a position where one more win would seal a top-four place."
"After a scrappy first half yielded no goals, but Milan's moment to break things open came early in the second half. Christopher Nkunku latched onto a stray back pass and got to it just before the goalkeeper who chopped him down, and he tucked away the penalty."
"Zachary Athekame then doubled the advantage with a sweet low strike inside the final 15 minutes, but Vasquez pulled one back to make it a nervy finish. Thankfully the Rossoneri hung on for a 2-1 win that puts them just one win away from sealing a top four spot."
"After the final whistle, Massimiliano Allegri was eager to stress that the job is not yet done, with Cagliari at home being the game that will close out the season and hopefully the Champions League mission."
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