Milan ended the Serie A day with a 2-0 victory against Udinese, in which coach Amorim guided the Rossoneri to a solid performance on the Runjaic pitch. The result allowed the Milanese club to reach Roma in third place, both with 18 points, and enter the qualification zone for the Champions League. In contrast, Udinese, who suffered the defeat, now find themselves second from bottom, four points from safety.
In the updated standings, Inter and Lazio remain top with 22 points each, after having played eight matches. Roma and Milan compete for third place, while Como ranks fifth with 17 points. Frosinone, Juventus, Turin and Cagliari occupy the places between sixth and ninth with 14 and 13 points. Napoli, Atalanta, Lecce, Bologna and Sassuolo complete the first half of the table with 11, 10, 9, 8 and 8 points respectively. Monza, Genoa, Udinese, Fiorentina and Parma are at the bottom, with 7, 7, 4, 4 and 4 points. Venice is in last place with 3 points.
Amorim praised the team for its discipline and ability to maintain control of the game. The Milanese coach underlined the importance of a winning mentality, especially in a match that took place in a crucial phase of the championship. The players, however, expressed satisfaction with the victory and the position achieved, with some comments on the improvement in individual and collective performances.
Milan, now in the Champions League zone, will have to continue to consolidate their position in view of the next matches. The team will face major challenges to maintain their position in third place and to secure a place in the Champions League group stage. Meanwhile, Udinese will have to work to recover points in the next matches to avoid relegation. The teams in the middle of the table will have to take advantage of recovery opportunities, while the teams at the bottom will have to try to avoid further drops in morale and points.