Despite qualifying for the Champions League semifinal, AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli knows that today’s clash at the Stadio Olimpico against AS Roma is as important as they come.Pioli told the press Saturday’s match is worth double (in terms of points), so they need to face it with the right spirit.2. Lazio, 61 pts (31 played)3. Juve, 59 pts (31 played)4. Milan, 56 pts (31 played)5. Roma, 56 pts (31 played)6. Inter 54 pts (31 played)7. Atalanta, 52 pts (31 played)It’s all to play for in the race for a Champions League spot in Italy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/i3h7Q8KPsK— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 24, 2023 “It’s worth a lot. We have increasingly fewer games left to play. We have three direct clashes, the more points we score, the more chance we will have to finish in the top four, which is our biggest goal.”We’re fine. There’s the desire to have a great end to the season. The season finale will be decided in these last few matches, and we must still see ourselves as protagonists. The matches still have to be played and won, but let’s take things one game at a time; otherwise, we lose energy.”The latest performances have been good. We know what to do in important matches, so we’re going to Rome with confidence, we have the qualities to do well.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7217519####EDITORS_CHOICE##Pioli is also aware that Roma will present a stern challenge and has been impressed by the recent performances of Jose Mourinho’s side, despite the Giallorossi having slipped to a 3-1 loss against Atalanta last weekend.”We know their characteristics,” he said. “But let’s not think too much about the result earlier in the season. We have to be careful in those situations where Roma are strong, like with set pieces.”For seven home games in 2023, they haven’t conceded a goal, and they have players up front who can score at any time. We’ll have to try and keep control of the match,” concluded Pioli.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 32Friday 19.30: (2.60) Lecce (3.05) Udinese (2.95)21.45: (2.80) Spezia (3.15) Monza (2.70)Saturday19.00: (2.91) Roma (3.00) Milan (2.90)21.45: (3.00) Torino (3.35) Atalanta (2.60)Sunday 13.30: (1.89) Inter (3.50) Lazio (4.40)16.00: (1.28) Napoli (6.50) Salernitana (14.0)16.00: (1.84) Sassuolo (3.60) Empoli (4.60)16.00: (3.25) Cremonese (3.25) Verona (2.50)19.00: (1.38) Fiorentina (5.50) Sampdoria (10.0)21.45: (3.50) Bologna (3.25) Juventus (2.35)***odds are subject to change***
