Match Preview: Atalanta vs AC Milan

We are back playing in Serie A with only two games remaining and with Rino Gattuso and his men who are ready for two more finals to seal sixth place which would grant direct access to the Europa League. And the Rossoneri will be travelling to Bergamo to take on direct rivals Atalanta in a vital game for both teams. Let’s go over the most relevant news, stats and facts to understand how both teams arrive to this crucial Atalanta v AC Milan game.

AC MILAN’S FORM

The Rossoneri suffered a heavy defeat in TIM Cup final vs Juventus where they conceded four goals in the second half. A burning loss which has to be put behind immediately to focus on the Serie A where AC Milan took home their last win beating Hellas Verona 4-1, putting to an end a four-game win drought at San Siro in a match that saw the attack on fire with 10 shots on goal (the highest tally in a home game this season so far).

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MATCH VS HELLAS VERONA

TEAM NEWS
For the match against Atalanta, Rino Gattuso can count on all his boys (except for Andrea Conti), also on Lucas Biglia who was back in the squad that travelled to Rome and looks fit to stake a claim for a starting berth in Bergamo.

ATALANTA’S FORM
La Dea are definitely one of the teams in best shape as with the 1-1 draw to Lazio in Rome they have extended their unbeaten run to six games, with three wins and three draws. Moreover, the Nerazzurri have always found the back of the net in these six games except for the 0-0 draw at home to Inter.

DANGERMEN
Josep Ilicic is Atalanta's top scorer with 11 goals. The Slovenian forward is surely a predator with 8 of his nets being scored inside the penalty area but AC Milan will have to keep an eye on Atalanta's key player, 'El Papu' Gomez who also this season has proved all his value to his side's cause and is among the top players in Serie A for chances created (90 - second only to Lorenzo Insigne), shots he's been involved in (182) and above all assists where the Argentinian is joint-third with 10. Last but not least, Bryan Cristante, who grew up in AC Milan's youth sector and has already scored 9 goals this season. The Atalanta talent is also a joint record holder (with Giacomo Bonaventura) in this Serie A being the midfielder with the highest number of headed goals.

THE VENUE: STADIO ATLETI AZZURRI D'ITALIA