AC Milan returned to winning ways in Serie A with a hard-fought 1–0 away victory against Hellas Verona on Matchday 33, bouncing back after consecutive defeats to Napoli and Udinese.

The decisive moment came courtesy of Adrien Rabiot, whose goal proved enough to separate the sides in a tight and disciplined contest. The French midfielder, who recently reaffirmed his commitment to AC Milan amid lucrative interest from Saudi clubs, delivered when it mattered most.

It was not a vintage attacking display from Milan, but it was a result built on control, patience, and defensive solidity — the kind of performance often required at this crucial stage of the season.

The victory carries significant implications in the race near the top of the table. AC Milan now draw level with Napoli in the battle for second place and move ahead on tiebreakers, adding further intensity to the closing weeks of the Serie A campaign.

2025-26, Italy - Serie A

Verona - AC Milan 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: Rabiot, 41 (0:1)

Verona: Montipò; Oyegoke (Lirola, 21); Edmundsson A.; Valentini; Belghali; Bradarić D. (Vermesan, 46); Akpa Akpro (Al Musrati, 64); Nelsson V.; Bernède (Isaac, 82); Gagliardini (Lovric S., 83); Orban
Substitution: Lirola (from 21); Vermesan (from 46); Al Musrati (from 64); Isaac (from 82); Lovric S. (from 83)
Bench: Perilli S.; Toniolo; Slotsager; Bella-Kotchap; Cham; Frese; Harroui; Ajayi Jr
Yellow Cards: Akpa Akpro 24; Al Musrati 84

AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori; Athekame (Saelemaekers, 63); Pavlović S.; Bartesaghi; Fofana Y. (Ricci S., 64); Rabiot; Modric; Gabbia; Pulisic (Nkunku, 80); Rafael Leão (Gimenez S., 63)
Substitution: Saelemaekers (from 63); Gimenez S. (from 63); Ricci S. (from 64); Nkunku (from 80)
Bench: Terracciano; Estupiñán; De Winter K.; Odogu; Loftus-Cheek; Jashari A.; Fuellkrug