Seven points to return to the Champions League: Milan are closing in
Three points secured, one milestone drawing closer. Milan’s victory over Verona has officially started the countdown to mathematically securing a Champions League spot: the Rossoneri need just seven points from the remaining five Serie A matches to guarantee their place among Europe’s elite next season.
The maths is on Milan’s side
With 15 points still up for grabs in the closing stages of the season, the margin for manoeuvre is more than enough. As always in Serie A, other results matter too: a key head-to-head against Juventus could prove decisive — a Milan win, combined with dropped points from Roma and Como, would reduce the number of points needed to reach the target even further.
But the path is clear. Milan know where they’re headed, and the finish line is within reach.
A victory that counts, whatever the display
The win over Hellas Verona — a side already cut adrift at the bottom of the table — delivered vital points and a boost in confidence. Massimiliano Allegri himself admitted that the performance could have been better technically and in terms of tempo. But at this stage of the season, pragmatism beats spectacle.
Winning, even without shining, is the mark of a team that knows its objective and refuses to be distracted. That is exactly the mentality needed in the final, decisive rounds of the league.
Building the future: the Champions League as a starting point
Qualification for the UEFA Champions League is not just a sporting achievement — it is the foundation on which Milan’s project for next season will be built. A return to European football’s top table will open the door to more ambitious transfer market moves, international-level player profiles and planning worthy of the club’s ambitions.
In the coming weeks, once mathematical safety is confirmed, the club’s leadership — Giorgio Furlani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Massimiliano Allegri — will sit down to shape the technical project for the 2026/27 season. The stated goal: build a Milan side competitive in Europe, with targeted signings rather than mere squad-fillers.
The road to history
Five matches, seven points to find: Milan have their destiny in their own hands. Rossoneri fans can already begin to dream of European nights next season, safe in the knowledge that this team, despite its ups and downs, is delivering on its mission. With Champions League football secured, the best is still to come.
