The race for the title is in the final stretch, but leaders Milan must overcome a nearly decade-long tradition to remain in the driving seat when Atalanta arrive to San Siro this evening.Projected lineups for today’s Serie A game between Milan and Atalanta. (📸 | GdS) pic.twitter.com/cPMH3S2Ikd— Raffaele (@ItalianoCalcio) May 15, 2022 Rossoneri haven’t beaten La Dea at home for eight years. Atalanta are unbeaten in their last seven away Serie A games against AC Milan. The last time red and blacks overcame Atalanta at home was back in January 2014.Milan have won their last two games against Atalanta, but it must be noted that these were played away from home. Milan need to change the trend now that the pressure is high.All roads lead to Rome, but all paths and airways lead to Milan! San Siro is where it’s atCoach Stefano Pioli has his entire squad ready, except for the long-term absentee Simon Kjaer. The Rossoneri have responded with great character to seeing a 13-match unbeaten run ended by Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-finals last month – beating Lazio, Fiorentina and Verona in successive Serie A fixtures to grab the lead just in time.Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool ace Divock Origi headed to AC MilanEven a draw this weekend would see Milan finish a season with more than 80 points for the first time since 2010-11, when they last won Calcio’s greatest prize, and much of their recent success has been built upon defensive resilience – despite an improvised pairing at the heart of their back four. But better not mention a draw to Milan fans!📰 #Gazzetta: The 75,000 people in attendance at the #SanSiro and the millions of #Rossoneri fans around the world, who can’t wait to read about the happy ending they’ve been waiting for for eleven years. pic.twitter.com/OLweV1PSvK— Milan Posts (@MilanPosts) May 15, 2022 Pioli’s conterpart Gian Piero Gasperini has to deal with a few more injuries, with Giuseppe Pezzella, Josip Ilicic and Rafael Toloi all out.After the comeback and the points at Verona last time out, Milan are full of confidence that they could win four points in their remaining two games and secure the title – but they could also use a favour from their rivals and the only other title contender Inter. Should the Nerazzurri fail to get the win on Sardinia, Milan would have a match point at home. Of course, beating Atalanta is still their number one goal of the day. The fans are allowed to fantasise, though.#Inter expected lineup to face Cagliari. [via @Gazzetta_it] pic.twitter.com/Shw4PLXHMd— Inter Xtra (@Inter_Xtra) May 14, 2022 Inter boss Simone Inzaghi is ready to keep the pressure on city rivals against the relegation-threatened Cagliari. Win, and there is a chance still. Fail to get the points, and you’ve probably gone.It’s a day that could decide it all. Do Milan players have got what it takes?SERIE A – Round 37SaturdayEmpoli – Salernitana 1-1 (1-0)/Cutrone 31 – Bonazzoli 76/Udinese – Spezia 2-3 (1-2)/Molina 26, Mari 90+4 – Verde 35, Gyasi 45+3, Maggiore 47/Verona – Torino 0-1 (0-1)/Brekalo 19/Roma – Venezia 1-1 (0-1)/Shomurodov 76 – Okereke 1/Sunday13.30: (2.55) Bologna (3.50) Sassuolo (2.95)16.00: (1.94) Napoli (3.60) Genoa (4.40)19.00: (1.81) Milan (3.70) Atalanta (4.60)21.45: (7.75) Cagliari (4.80) Inter (1.43)Monday19.30: (4.40) Sampdoria (3.60) Fiorentina (1.94)21.45: (2.50) Juventus (3.40) Lazio (3.05)***odds are subject to change
