Preview: Milan vs Atalanta
Two. That's the number of games AC Milan must win between now and the end of the 2021/22 Serie A campaign in order to win what would be their first Scudetto since 2011. With reigning champs Inter hot on their tails, it's been a very interesting race for the prize so far, and very well could go down to the final day if both sides do win their respective games. Stefano Pioli's men come into their penultimate Serie A match having won four on the trot, and certainly will be fancying their chances against an Atalanta side who've been punching well above their weight for the past few seasons, but won't be so lucky this time around when it comes to featuring in next season's Champions League.
Should the Rossoneri beat Atalanta, they will move further ahead of Inter, albeit temporarily until the Nerazzurri face a highly unfavored and relegation-threatened Cagliari side later on Sunday. Atalanta have caused their fair share of annoyances for Milan over the years, and have managed to frustrate the Diavolo at the Stadio San Siro, where they haven't lost since January 2014.
Despite their struggles, Atalanta have managed to win 12 road games so far in Serie A, a total that's only bettered by their upcoming opponents and the current league leaders. They will hope to again cause trouble for the Diavolo on Sunday evening as they desperately battle their way back following a downturn that saw them tumble out of the Champions League places. Although there will be no place for them next season in European club football's premier competition, the plucky side could still potentially feature in the Europa Conference League or even the Europa League, depending on how things go.
Milan, for their part, will be determined to get one hand on the Scudetto by beating a team that's caused them their fair share of issues over the years. With Inter having won the Coppa Italia, which included knocking the Rossoneri out, Milan certainly will not want to see their bitter rivals win the Scudetto - and a domestic double - at their expense.
Will Milan successfully overcome their Atalanta hoodoo at the Stadio San Siro and take one step closer towards their first Scudetto in over a decade?
Team news: Milan vs Atalanta
Milan: Only Simon Kjaer is set to miss out for the hosts, who will have everyone back available for this game.
Atalanta: Both Marco Sportiello and Rafael Toloi look set to miss out on this match for the visiting side.
Match facts: Milan vs Atalanta
- Atalanta are unbeaten in their last seven away Serie A games against Milan (W3 D4), with five clean sheets along the way
- However, Milan have won their last two Serie A meetings against Atalanta, after winning only once in their previous 11 (D6 L4)
- Atalanta have won 12 away games in Serie A, which is a club record
- The Rossoneri are on track to earn at least 80 points in Serie A, which they last achieved during the 2010/11 season - when they won their last Scudetto
- Olivier Giroud. 35, is on track to become the oldest debutant to score at least 10 goals in Serie A if he can score in Milan's last two games. The record is currently held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who was 33 when he first achieved this during his first year at Juventus
Where to watch Milan vs Atalanta live on May 15, 2022
Milan vs Atalanta kick off at 09:00 PST/12:00 EST/17:00 BST/18:00 CET
USA: Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
Italy: DAZN
UK: BT Sport App, BTSport.com, BT Sport 3
Australia: beIN Sports Connect, beIN SPORTS 2, Kayo Sports
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