AC Milan’s Champions League qualification hinges on their performance against a strong Sassuolo side on May 3, 2026, at Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia. Luka Modrić is ruled out due to a fractured cheekbone. AC Milan has not scored in three of their last four league matches.
Sassuolo currently sits in the top half of the Serie A table with 46 points. Domenico Berardi returns from suspension and is the top scorer in the fixture’s history with 11 goals. AC Milan has kept a clean sheet in their last two Serie A matches.
Key statistics:
- AC Milan has made the fewest substitutions on average in Serie A this season.
- Sassuolo has won five of their last seven Serie A home matches.
- AC Milan is unbeaten in their last eight Serie A away games against Sassuolo.
- The last league encounter ended in a 3-3 draw in April 2024.
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 acknowledged that Sassuolo cannot be underestimated.
Observers note that AC Milan has scored only 16 goals since the midway point of the season, ranking them 12th in Serie A. They need to improve offensively to secure a Champions League spot. The upcoming match will be crucial for both teams as they navigate the final stretch of the season.
