Milan Edges Hellas Verona 1-0 in Serie A Clash

The victory keeps Milan's Champions League hopes alive as they climb to second place in the standings.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:01pm

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In a Serie A matchup, AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona 1-0 on the road. The lone goal of the game was scored by Adrien Rabiot in the 41st minute, giving Milan all three points. With this result, Hellas Verona remains on 18 points, while Milan climbs to 66 points and second place in the league table, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive.

Why it matters

This tight victory for Milan is crucial as they continue to chase a top-four finish and a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League. Hellas Verona, meanwhile, remains in the bottom half of the table and will be looking to pick up points in their upcoming match against Lecce.

The details

In a closely contested affair at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, it was Milan who broke the deadlock in the 41st minute through a goal from midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The narrow win sees Milan leapfrog their rivals in the standings and maintain their push for a Champions League place.

  • The match was played on April 19, 2026 as part of Serie A's 33rd round of fixtures.
  • Milan's next match will be at home against Juventus.

The players

Hellas Verona

A professional Italian football club based in Verona, currently playing in Serie A, the top division of Italian football.

AC Milan

One of the most successful clubs in Italian football history, playing in Serie A and chasing a top-four finish this season.

Adrien Rabiot

The French midfielder who scored the winning goal for Milan in the 41st minute.

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What they’re saying

“This was a crucial three points for us in our pursuit of Champions League qualification. The team showed great character to grind out the win.”

— Stefano Pioli, AC Milan Manager

What’s next

Milan will host Juventus in their next Serie A match as they continue their push for a top-four finish, while Hellas Verona will travel to face Lecce.

The takeaway

Milan's narrow victory over Hellas Verona keeps them firmly in the race for a Champions League spot, demonstrating their ability to grind out results even when not at their best. For Verona, the loss leaves them still in the bottom half of the table, needing to pick up points in their upcoming fixtures.