GdS: How many points Milan need in the Europa League for top 8 and play-offs
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14-second readAC Milan have struggled in the Europa League, with two defeats in their first three games, putting them in a difficult position. The team's goal was to finish in the top 8 and go far in the competition. However, their current situation makes it challenging to even reach the knockout phase.
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AC Milan have struggled in the Europa League, with two defeats in their first three games, putting them in a difficult position. The team's goal was to finish in the top 8 and go far in the competition. However, their current situation makes it challenging to even reach the knockout phase. They have three points so far, thanks to a win against Salzburg.
Milan's upcoming fixtures are tough, with Ferencváros and Olympiacos next, both having three wins so far. They will also face Sunderland, who have won two and drawn one. Two of these games will be at San Siro, while the Olympiacos match is away. The last two games are expected to be easier, against Levski Sofia away and Ararat-Armenia at home.
To reach the knockout phase, Milan need to gain more points. In the 2024-25 season, the minimum for a top 8 finish was 14 points, while reaching the knockout play-offs required at least ten points. If Milan win their 'easy' games, they will have at least nine points, and a top 8 finish could become possible if they perform well.
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After three games and two defeats, AC Milan have put themselves in a far from ideal situation in the Europa League standings. Ahead of the season, it was made clear that Milan would fight for a top four spot in Serie A and to go far in the Europa League. Three games into the latter competition, however, it’s becoming apparent that they could struggle to even reach the knockout phase. Of course, the goal has always been to finish in the top 8 to avoid the additional knockout play-off games, but with two defeats in the first three games, that is looking unlikely. So, what will be needed for them to reach the knockout phase? As highlighted by Gazzetta dello Sport earlier today, there is a lot of pessimism among the fans after the defeats.
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