Serie A Regular Season - 32
AC Milan 0 - 3 FT Udinese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' R. Leao
D. Bartesaghi 27'
J. Ekkelenkamp (N. Zaniolo) 37'
HT
46' ↓ Z. Athekame ↑N. Fullkrug
T. Kristensen 46'
60' ↓ S. Ricci ↑Y. Fofana
↓ N. Zaniolo ↑J. Piotrowski 66'
A. Atta (J. Ekkelenkamp) 71'
72' ↓ C. Pulisic ↑C. Nkunku
72' ↓ L. Modric ↑A. Jashari
↓ K. Davis ↑I. Gueye 76'
77' ↓ R. Leao ↑R. Loftus-Cheek
↓ A. Atta ↑O. Zarraga 85'
↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑L. Miller 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zachary Athekame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Koni De Winter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Pavlović 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
71
Passes
11
Duels
Davide Bartesaghi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Luka Modric
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
70
Passes
4
Duels
Adrien Rabiot
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
54
Passes
18
Duels
Forwards
Alexis Saelemaekers 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Rafael Leão 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Christian Pulišić
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Pietro Terracciano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Pittarella
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Gabbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pervis Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fikayo Tomori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssouf Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardon Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niclas Füllkrug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Nkunku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Udinese
Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thomas Kristensen 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Christian Kabasele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oumar Solet
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Midfielders
Kingsley Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Zaniolo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Jesper Karlström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Atta 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Hassane Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Keinan Davis
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Jürgen Ekkelenkamp
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Răzvan Sava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessandro Nunziante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Branimir Mlačić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Bertola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakub Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Arizala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennon Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idrissa Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Buksa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vakoun Bayo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Udinese | 0 - 3 | AC Milan | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli |
| 04/11/2025 | Udinese | 0 - 4 | AC Milan | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 10/19/2024 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 01/20/2024 | Udinese | 2 - 3 | AC Milan | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 11/04/2023 | AC Milan | 0 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 03/18/2023 | Udinese | 3 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
AC Milan Win
Udinese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +46
P: 32 GD: +17
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +26
P: 32 GD: +30
P: 32 GD: +17
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 32 GD: +2
P: 32 GD: -4
P: 32 GD: -4
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -21
P: 32 GD: -24
P: 32 GD: -32
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +51
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +28
P: 35 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +5
P: 35 GD: +1
P: 35 GD: -1
P: 35 GD: -3
P: 35 GD: -17
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -8
P: 35 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 35 GD: -23
P: 35 GD: -26
P: 35 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Udinese Silence Giuseppe Meazza with Stunning 3-0 Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A ruthless counter-attacking display from the visitors shattered the pre-match expectations and exposed Milan's defensive frailties on their own turf.
The Opening Act
Milan started with absolute intent, dominating possession and pinning the visitors deep into their own half. The Intensity was palpable as AC Milan peppered the opposition box, racking up 20 total shots throughout the afternoon. Christian Pulišić acted as the creative heartbeat, pulling strings and carving out openings to keep the vocal home crowd roaring. However, despite enjoying 63% of the ball, the hosts lacked a clinical finish. The tactical Balance shifted violently in the 27th minute when absolute disaster struck for the Rossoneri. A disastrous defensive mix-up forced D. Bartesaghi into a devastating own goal. Suddenly, the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza fell quiet, leaving the visitors with an unexpected advantage to fiercely defend.
The Turning Point
Rather than retreating completely into a defensive shell, Udinese brilliantly exploited the growing gaps left by a desperate Milan side. The Upset Factor skyrocketed just ten minutes later when the visitors struck again. A swift and precise transition caught the Milan backline flat-footed, allowing N. Zaniolo to thread a perfect pass through to J. Ekkelenkamp. The forward made no mistake, doubling the lead and completely derailing the hosts' tactical blueprint before halftime. This sequence fundamentally altered the dynamic of the afternoon. Milan pushed even higher up the pitch to salvage pride, leaving vast expanses of green grass behind them. The away side remained comfortable, happily letting Milan pass the ball harmlessly outside the danger zones.
The Final Whistle
The final nail in the coffin arrived in the 71st minute, heavily underscoring the massive Stakes for the home side's season. Turning provider, Ekkelenkamp set up A. Atta to slot home the third and complete a legendary away day triumph. Milan's 14 shots inside the box yielded exactly zero goals—a profound testament to Udinese's resolute defending and supreme efficiency on the break. This devastating 3-0 home defeat leaves Milan sitting nine points off the league leaders, effectively turning their title hopes to dust. With only seven matches remaining in the campaign, they must now constantly look over their shoulders to protect their Champions League qualification spot.
Key Questions
How did Udinese pull off this shock result?
By absorbing relentless pressure and executing lethal counter-attacks, highlighted by their incredible clinical conversion despite holding very little possession.
What made Jürgen Ekkelenkamp the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the forward line flawlessly, contributing a crucial first-half goal and an excellent assist to secure the historic victory.
What does this mean for AC Milan's season?
With a nine-point gap to the leaders, their faint title hopes are severely dented, shifting full focus to protecting their top-four spot.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Milan's Title Credentials Under the Spotlight
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. With the Scudetto firmly in their sights, anything less than three points for the hosts would be a disaster at this stage of the season.
The Setup
Welcome to the business end of the title race. Stepping onto the pitch at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 11, 2026, AC Milan know they cannot afford a single slip-up. Sitting in second place, their Stakes are astronomically high. They face an Udinese side marooned in mid-table obscurity. The modest Balance rating reflects this dynamic perfectly—the visitors are heavy underdogs. However, Milan's recent Form has seen occasional blips, meaning they will rely heavily on their roster of attacking Stars. Keepers Mike Maignan and Maduka Okoye both arrive boasting exceptional recent shot-stopping metrics, hinting that the opening goal will be fiercely contested.
Key Battle
Midfield maestro Luka Modrić will aim to dictate the tempo and starve the visitors of possession. He goes head-to-head against Keinan Davis, who serves as the focal point for any Udinese counter-attacks. If Modrić controls the rhythm, Davis will be entirely starved of service.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a one-sided affair where Milan dominates possession early on. Udinese will dig deep and rely on Okoye's heroics between the posts, but the sheer attacking quality and desperation of the home side will eventually break the deadlock, resulting in a comfortable multi-goal victory for the title chasers.