AC Milan’s Champions League qualification hinges on their performance against a strong Sassuolo side in a crucial match on May 3, 2026, at Mapei Stadium.
As of early Tuesday, AC Milan has not scored in three of their last four league matches. They face a Sassuolo team currently sitting in the top half of the Serie A table with 46 points. Domenico Berardi, the top scorer in the fixture’s history with 11 goals, returns from suspension.
Massimiliano Allegri emphasized the importance of the match, stating, “We need six more points to mathematically secure Champions League qualification; we can’t lose sight of the objective.” He warned that “Sassuolo cannot be underestimated, paying close attention to their ability to pounce at the right moments.”
In terms of recent performance, AC Milan has kept a clean sheet in their last two Serie A matches. However, they have only two wins in their last six matches. Conversely, Sassuolo has won five of their last seven Serie A home matches.
The teams have faced each other 25 times, with AC Milan winning 14 times and Sassuolo winning 7 times. The last encounter ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw in April 2024.
Key statistics:
- AC Milan is unbeaten in their last eight Serie A away games against Sassuolo.
- Sassuolo collected 23 points in their last 13 Serie A matches.
- AC Milan has made the fewest substitutions on average in Serie A this season.
Luka Modrić is ruled out due to a fractured cheekbone, adding pressure on AC Milan’s lineup. Observers expect both teams to fight fiercely for crucial points as they approach the season’s end.
