Milan ended the match against Udinese with a clear 2‑0, erasing the poor European performance against Bournemouth and consolidating their position in third place in Serie A, four points behind Inter. The result was decided quickly: in six minutes Christian Pulisic's goal, set up by Luka Modric, gave the Rossoneri the lead. Milan maintained control of the game, limiting risks and trying to double their lead in the first half. The second half saw Jashari score from outside, while Udinese attempted to turn the game around with an action by Omari Hutchinson who found the goal in Serie A, but the Friulian goalkeeper's great save against Ramos saved the two points.
The victory was a turning point for coach Ruben Amorim, who expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and the growth of young Davide Bartesaghi. Amorim praised Bartesaghi's speed and crossing ability, calling him a winger capable of "attacking the final meters well". The young player confirmed that he felt comfortable in his role tonight, and has already looked at the derby with Inter, which will be held in six days, as an important occasion for the team.
German coach Kosta Runjaic, at the helm of Udinese, defended his team's performance despite their position at the bottom of the table. Runjaic said he saw a "live team" and acknowledged that Milan could have scored "a couple of more goals". He underlined that the feeling is of being able to concede goals on every shot, highlighting the need to improve continuity and reduce individual errors. The calendar is tight: after Udinese, Udinese will have to face Parma and then Roma, with Runjaic defining the match against Parma "like a final" and reiterating the importance of getting points.
With the victory against Udinese, Milan is moving ever closer to the top of the table, maintaining the hope of overtaking Inter. Udinese, however, must regroup to try to improve their position in the table, facing a series of upcoming challenges that will test their resilience and ability to turn chances into points.