"If one week ago the title race seemed almost over going into the derby against Inter, winning that game 1-0 at San Siro reopened it a bit, and the Nerazzurri's draw with Atalanta yesterday means that Milan would reduce the gap to five points with a victory this evening."
"Of course it will be easier said than done against a Lazio side that will be backed by a home crowd of over 50,000 after weeks of protests."
AC Milan travels to face Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico in a crucial Sunday night Serie A match. After defeating Inter 1-0 in the derby last week, Milan reopened the title race. Inter's subsequent draw with Atalanta creates an opportunity for Milan to close the gap significantly. A victory would reduce the deficit to five points. Lazio will have strong home support with over 50,000 fans at the stadium following weeks of protests. Italian newspapers highlight this as a pivotal moment in the season, with Milan now believing they can challenge for the title despite the difficulty of the away fixture.
Read at SempreMilan
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