Roma – Milan

Milan will do everything possible to win the return leg against Roma

Roma minimally defeated AC Milan in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash. The only goal on 17 minutes was scored by Gianluca Mancini. However, we can definitely say that the scoreline doesn't quite reflect what was happening on the pitch. Milan dominated the game and had many excellent opportunities to equalise. Giroud's 87th-minute strike against the crossbar, for example, was a great opportunity to equalise. However, of the 25 shots the Rossoneri had on goal, none of them were successful. On Sunday, the "wolves" met with Udinese in the championship. "The Giallorossi conceded first, but thanks to Lukaku equalised on 64 minutes. The match, however, was not played due to Ndiki's injury. The examination revealed a pneumothorax in the Roma defender, so he will have to miss the return leg against Milan. Another problem will be that Cristante will miss the match due to yellow cards. Llorente is likely to be in the starting line-up, for whom this match will be his fourth in a fortnight. De Rossi has little choice at centre-back. Milan lost points in the match against Sassuolo. "The Rossoneri conceded twice before the 10th minute and had to make amends. The first goal was scored by Leão. The Portuguese was booed at the San Siro after an unconvincing game against Roma, but there were no complaints about him at the Citta del Tricolore. However, the Neroverdi scored a third time early in the second half. Jovic and Okafor saved the tie for the Devils. Unfairly, two of Chuevueze's goals were cancelled due to millimetre offsides. Even viewing the computer model of the situation from the VAR system did not give an accurate understanding of the situation. The defeat to the Romans has once again thickened the clouds over Pioli. The allenatore will obviously have to prioritise. Four days after this game, the Rossoneri will have to play in the Derby della Madonnina. The situation in the league is not favourable. It is obvious that Milan will not become champions. It is very likely that Pioli will put the main emphasis on the Europa League. Although Roma won the first leg, they did not guarantee themselves a semi-final spot. Milan dominated on the pitch, and the opponent's personnel problems in the return game should help them get a positive result.