Milan crumbled in a 2-0 defeat to Sassuolo when right down to 10 males for over an hour because of Fikayo Tomori’s purple card, as and scored.
The Rossoneri might catch in second place with a victory and consolidate the Champions League spot, however for a fractured cheekbone. stepped in, with pushing off-form to the bench. after a two-match ban for the Neroverdi, although , Fali Cande, and had been injured.
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It took beneath 5 minutes for Berardi to verify his extraordinary document in opposition to Milan, as this was his twelfth profession purpose previous them. robbed Jashari in midfield and it was shortly moved left to proper, for Berardi to bend a first-time end into the far backside nook with the within of the left foot.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Fabio Grosso (L), Head Coach of US Sassuolo reacts in the course of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Might 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
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Moments later, made a one-handed save on the M’Bala Nzola counter-attack, whereas each groups had penalty appeals waved away as Berardi had his arm behind his again, then Armand Laurienté went down too simply beneath strain from , the identical with Christopher Nkunku on the different finish.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: of AC Milan reacts in the course of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Might 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
Rafael Leao wasted a golden alternative when blasting extensive with solely the goalkeeper to beat after a defensive error despatched him clear on purpose.
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Issues went from dangerous to worse for Milan, as Fikayo Tomori introduced down Laurienté on the counter for his second yellow card, leaving his staff right down to 10 for over an hour.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan reacts after Fabio Maresca, referee of the match exhibits to hello a purple card in the course of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Might 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
Strahinja Pavlovic made a decisive block on Thorstvedt and limped off injured, whereas drilled extensive.
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Sassuolo doubled their lead inside 90 seconds of the restart, as Laurienté accomplished a give and go along with Thorstvedt simply inside the world, the end thumped low and onerous into the close to backside nook.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Armand Laurienté of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring his staff’s second purpose in the course of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Might 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
fired over, whereas Nzola and Thorstvedt didn’t preserve their efforts on the right track, whereas each and had been booked for simulation within the field.
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This consequence signifies that with a victory over in the present day, might catch Milan in joint third place, whereas they’ve failed to attain in six of the final 10 video games.
Sassuolo 2-0 Milan
Berardi 5 (S), Laurienté 47 (S)
Despatched off: Tomori 24 (M)