Milan once again showed their dominance in Serie A after beating Udinese 2‑0 at the San Siro stadium, maintaining their unbeaten streak and widening the gap with leaders Inter and Lazio. The goals, scored by Christian Pulisic and Thomas Hutchinson, gave the Rossoneros three crucial points to remain in the Champions League qualification zone with 18 points, just four behind the two teams that occupy the first places.
The match opened quickly when Croatian midfielder Luka Modric took advantage of a foul committed by the Udinese defender in the center of the field. Modric fired a powerful shot that slipped between the legs of the defense and, without the Udinese goalkeeper having time to react, Pulisic found the ball on the left wing and, with masterful execution, finished on goal, scoring the first goal of the game in the 6th minute. That early goal gave Milan an early advantage that allowed them to control the pace of the game.
Midway through the first half, Milan tried to extend their lead with a clear chance when Pulisic and Italian striker Andrea Barzagli found themselves in front of an empty Udinese goal. However, the ball deflected and the goal was not scored, leaving the visitors with a 1‑0 lead. Despite this small lapse, Milan maintained possession and pressure on Udinese's defense, allowing them to close the first half with a secure lead.
In the second half, Milan continued their dominance and, in the 65th minute, Thomas Hutchinson scored his second goal of the match, sealing the victory with a precise shot that left the Udinese goalkeeper with no options. Hutchinson's goal was decisive, as Udinese needed to react and failed to find the net. The hosts tried to reduce the gap, but they lacked the offensive forcefulness that Milan showed throughout the match. An attempt by Gonçalo Ramos was also close, but his shot hit the crossbar.
With this victory, Milan not only consolidates its position at the top of the table, but also follows in the footsteps of the two leaders, Inter and Lazio, who have 22 points. The team led by Stefano Pioli shows that their good moment in the competition is not a coincidence, and that they are prepared to continue competing for the Champions League qualification positions. Milan's next challenge will be to maintain this consistency and close the season in a position that allows them to secure a place in European competition.