The Serie A championship kicked off its 32nd matchday on Friday, April 11, 2025, with a dominant performance from AC Milan as they secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Udinese at the Dacia Arena. The match marked a significant bounce-back for the Rossoneri after a recent draw against Fiorentina, showcasing their intent to reclaim their form in the league.
Milan started the match with a fierce attacking approach, creating several dangerous opportunities in the first 20 minutes. The best chance came just a minute into the game when Reijnders had a close shot, but Udinese's goalkeeper, Okoye, was quick to make a crucial save. Despite their early pressure, Milan struggled to find the back of the net until the 42nd minute.
It was then that Fofana made a pivotal play, stealing the ball and setting up Leao, who unleashed a spectacular strike from the edge of the area, sending the ball curling into the top corner of the net. This goal not only opened the scoring but also lifted the spirits of the Milan players and fans alike.
Just moments later, Milan doubled their lead right before halftime. Pulisic delivered a corner that found Pavlovic, who expertly redirected the ball into the net with a shoulder flick, leaving Udinese's defense scrambling. The first half concluded with Milan firmly in control, leading 2-0.
However, the second half took a concerning turn for Milan when goalkeeper Maignan suffered a head injury in the 52nd minute after a clash with Jimenez. Maignan, who remained conscious, was stretchered off the field and taken to the hospital for further evaluation, receiving a warm round of applause from the crowd as Sportiello took his place in goal.
Despite the setback, Milan continued to assert their dominance on the pitch. In the 74th minute, they extended their lead to 3-0 when Abraham's clever touch set up Theo Hernandez, who surged down the left flank and struck a powerful left-footed shot that thumped into the underside of the crossbar before bouncing in.
The Rossoneri weren't finished yet. In the 80th minute, they launched a swift counterattack. Abraham found Leao on the left, who then delivered a perfectly weighted assist to Reijnders, allowing him to simply tap the ball into the net for Milan's fourth goal. The match concluded with a resounding 4-0 victory for Milan, a result that reflects their strong performance and determination to climb the Serie A standings.
The final score of Udinese vs. Milan was 0-4, with goals from Leao in the 43rd minute, Pavlovic in the 45th, Hernandez in the 74th, and Reijnders in the 80th minute. This win sets a positive tone for Milan as they look ahead to their next challenges in the league.
Looking forward, the Serie A schedule continues with several key matches on Saturday, April 12, 2025, including Venezia taking on Monza at 3 PM, Inter facing Cagliari at 6 PM, and Juventus hosting Lecce at 8:45 PM. The action continues on Sunday with Atalanta battling Bologna at 12:30 PM, followed by Verona vs. Genoa and Fiorentina vs. Parma at 3 PM, Como vs. Torino at 6 PM, and the highly anticipated derby between Lazio and Roma at 8:45 PM. The matchday will conclude on Monday, April 14, 2025, with Napoli facing Empoli at 8:45 PM.
This weekend promises to be filled with excitement as teams vie for crucial points in the Serie A, and all eyes will be on Milan as they aim to build on their impressive performance against Udinese.
