Gianluca Mancini's goal in the 17th minute gives Milan the lead. Stefano Pioli's side play Roma at San Siro in the Europa League quarter-final first leg.
The Rossoneri coach and Ismael Bennacer deny a technical gap between the greats of Europe and Milan. Gerry Cardinale is also expected to watch the match and then return to the United States. A victory could soften the judgment of Red Bird's number one who has reiterated several times that he is not satisfied with Milan's season. "It's one of the most important matches of the season. We are ready and prepared physically and mentally. It will be a great challenge", assures Bennacer. "We are in a good moment, yes, but now comes the mostimportant one which will also decide the final evaluations", admits Piolo. The match at SanSiro is uncertain. The Roma faced and beaten in the championship is no longer there. The team is doing well both mentally and physically, fresh from the record of five consecutive successes in the Championship.