Milan Secures Victory in Potential Departure Game for Coach Sérgio Conceição, with Contribution from Player Félix
AC Milan Secures Serie A Title, Defeating Monza Comfortably
In a significant victory at San Siro, AC Milan clinched this year's Serie A championship with a 2-0 win over Monza in their 38th competition round. The decisive victory marked the end of a somewhat underwhelming season for the Milanese, who will not participate in European competitions next season.
In what might have been his last game for the club, Sérgio Conceição fielded an unconventional starting lineup. The coach was conspicuously absent from the bench due to a suspension, while the club's main ultras decided to leave the game after just 15 minutes in protest against the Rossoneri's sporting season.
João Félix, who is expected to depart upon the conclusion of his loan, started the match, while Rafael Leão was benched for the entire 90 minutes. Monza's Pedro Pereira was in their starting lineup as well.
The opening half of the game was lackluster, ending goalless. However, the second half proved more fruitful. Conceição made two substitutions at halftime, and his changes yielded results. Gabbia opened the scoring with a header in the 64th minute, followed by João Félix's striking free-kick in the 74th, securing a triumphant 2-0 victory for AC Milan.
In spite of securing the championship, AC Milan currently sit in seventh place with 63 points. A potential drop to eighth position looms by the end of the round. Struggling Monza, having already been relegated, are currently at the bottom of the table with 18 points.
As speculations about João Félix's future persist, he is rumored to be joining Real Betis in LaLiga for the upcoming 2025/26 season, potentially as part of a loan from Chelsea. This strategic loan aims to increase Félix's value by ensuring regular playing time.
The match was scheduled to commence at 7:45 PM (CET), and football enthusiasts could follow the live action on Desporto ao Minuto.
[1] "AC Milan wraps up their Serie A campaign with a home game against Monza in the 38th round of the competition."[2] "João Félix set to depart AC Milan following the conclusion of his loan spell."[3] "João Félix linked to potential move to Brazil, with Flamengo reportedly interested in a loan-to-buy deal."[4] "AC Milan decides against pursuing a permanent transfer for João Félix, citing insufficient success during his tenure."[5] "João Félix to join Real Betis in LaLiga for the 2025/26 season as part of a strategic loan from Chelsea."
[1] "Considering their upcoming home game against Monza in the 38th round of the Italian Serie A, AC Milan's win over their rivals might have European implications, as the French Ligue 1 and Spanish LaLiga are reputed for their strong sports and football performances."
[2] "Even though João Félix's transfer from AC Milan is imminent, the Portuguese player could still make a mark in the European football landscape, potentially joining Real Betis in LaLiga and adding his skills to the competitive Spanish football sphere, much like Serie A's Italian teams have done for years."
