May 29, (THEWILL) – AC Milan clinched a coveted top-four finish in Serie A with a decisive 1-0 victory over Juventus on Sunday, to effectively extinguish the Bianconeri’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.
Olivier Giroud was the antagonist, who delivered the knockout blow with a remarkable header just before half-time at Allianz Stadium on Sunday, which decided the final top-four standings in the 2022/2023 campaign.
After enduring a 10-point deduction and a demoralising 4-1 defeat to Empoli, Juventus desperately needed a win to keep their battle for elite European football alive until the final matchday. However, their lack of attacking impetus was glaring once again, as Giroud’s goal proved to be the sole highlight of the game.
Milan remained in control for the remainder of the match, compounding the woes of beleaguered Head Coach, Massimiliano Allegri, and ensuring that Juventus’ tumultuous season concludes on a sour note. The Rossoneri’s victory heaps more pressure on Allegri, while Milan will now turn their attention to their last Serie A fixture against Verona.
Allegri and his Juventus squad are now left to strive for a UEFA Europa League spot in their upcoming final season clash with Udinese.
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