Milan boost Champions League charge with win at Verona

April 19, 2026 / 7:20 PM

Sharjah 24 – Reuters: AC Milan earned a 1-0 away win against Hellas Verona on Sunday, strengthening their hold on a top-four spot and a place in next season’s Champions League, rather than reopening a title race largely controlled by Inter Milan.

Top-four race takes shape in Serie A

Milan are second in the table on 66 points, level with third-placed Napoli and 12 points behind leaders Inter, while fifth-placed Como sit eight points adrift with five games remaining.

Verona edge closer to relegation

Verona remain bottom of the standings and are 10 points from safety, leaving them close to relegation with limited time left in the season.

Rabiot decisive before half-time

The match was played at a slow tempo, with Milan in control but struggling to create clear chances until Adrien Rabiot broke the deadlock four minutes before the break.

Controlled second half from Milan

Milan adopted a more cautious approach after the interval, allowing Verona more possession, but the game faded without late drama as both sides struggled to produce meaningful attacking moments.