Coming into this season, many had hopes for a Scudetto fight that involved Milan, but it quickly became apparent that this would not be the case. Within the first month of the season, the Rossoneri were miles away, and this distance has only grown as the season has progressed.
Unfortunately, the secondary target, the Champions League, also began to slip, and now it is immensely unlikely that the Diavolo will feature in Europe’s premier competition next season, and there is even a chance that the Europa League may not be reached.
For Atalanta, though, the story is much different, and their season has been what many would have hoped from Milan – contending for the Scudetto with an exciting team.
Yesterday, Gian Piero Gasperini, the mastermind behind the team, spoke about his team’s chances of securing Champions League football against the Rossoneri, and Milan News have relayed his words.
“Putting Bologna four points behind with six days to go says it all about the importance of today’s win. More or less at 70 points, Champions League qualification is almost certain: with a great result against AC Milan, it would be easier.”
