AS Roma vs AC Milan

Serie A Showdown: Roma and Milan Clash in Crucial Champions League Battle

This Sunday, Serie A rivals AS Roma and AC Milan meet at the Stadio Olimpico, both looking to bounce back from recent setbacks in their pursuit of European football next season.

Roma saw their 19-game unbeaten streak snapped in a 2-1 defeat to Atalanta, dealing a blow to their top-four hopes. Meanwhile, Milan suffered Coppa Italia final heartbreak against Bologna, leaving their European qualification hopes hanging by a thread.

Roma’s Uphill Battle for Champions League Football

Despite their loss to Atalanta, Roma remain firmly in the race for the final Champions League spot. With just two games left, the battle is incredibly tight: Juventus and Lazio lead with 64 points, while Roma sit sixth with 63 and Bologna trail closely with 62.

Under interim boss Claudio Ranieri, Roma have been resurgent in 2025, collecting 43 points, conceding only 10 goals, and keeping 10 clean sheets. Sunday marks a sentimental occasion for Ranieri—his final home game in charge and his 500th Serie A match as a manager, becoming only the 12th coach to reach this milestone.

However, history isn’t on Roma’s side—they are winless in their last 10 league meetings against Milan and lost their most recent clash in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

Milan’s Fight for European Redemption

The Rossoneri had high hopes after knocking out Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia semis, but their 1-0 loss to Bologna in the final dashed their dreams of a first trophy since 2003.

Now sitting eighth in Serie A, Milan are three points behind Roma with only two matches remaining. Their league form has been inconsistent—despite three straight wins, they haven’t managed four consecutive victories in over a year.

Manager Sergio Conceição started strong by winning the Supercoppa Italiana, but Milan have since struggled in both the Champions League and Serie A. With European qualification slipping away, this clash could be decisive for their season.

A High-Stakes Finale

With so much on the line, Sunday’s match promises drama. Can Ranieri inspire Roma one last time? Or will Milan keep their European hopes alive? The Olimpico is set for a thrilling showdown.