AC Milan concluded their 2024–25 Serie A campaign in the season with a 2–0 triumph against Monza on May 24, 2025, at the San Siro. Second-half goals by Matteo Gabbia and João Félix confirmed the win. The game was marred by huge protests from fans against club ownership and management. (Reuters)
⚽ Match Summary: AC Milan 2–0 Monza
First Half
The first half was characterized by tension on and off the pitch. AC Milan enjoyed more possession but were unable to breach Monza's defense. Fan protests further soured the atmosphere with a 15-minute walkout by the Curva Sud. (Reuters)
Second Half
- 1–0 (Gabbia, 52'): Matteo Gabbia grabbed the opener with a well-directed header from a corner.
- 2–0 (João Félix, 78'): João Félix grabbed the second with a well-directed free-kick, his third for Milan in 21 games. (SuperSport, Diario AS)
Despite the victory, Milan dropped to seventh in Serie A, and missed out on European qualification for next season. (Reuters)
Match Highlights
Watch the full match highlights here:
AC Milan vs Monza | Serie A Highlights | SuperSport
Player of the Match: Christian Pulisic
Not on the scoresheet but Christian Pulisic gave a performance to remember:(Diario AS)
His consistent performances throughout the season have made him a strong candidate for Milan's MVP. (Diario AS)
Match Statistics
| Category | AC Milan | Monza |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Fouls Committed | 11 | 13 |
Fan Protests and Club Turmoil
The match was greatly affected by fan unrest:
- Protests Before the Game: Thousands demonstrated outside Casa Milan, demanding that owner Gerry Cardinale sell the team.
- Demonstrations Inside the Stadium: The Curva Sud displayed a "Go Home" sign and staged a 15-minute walkout in the game.
- Criticism of Management: Chairman Paolo Scaroni, CEO Giorgio Furlani, and senior advisor Zlatan Ibrahimović were unpopular with fans. (Reuters)
CEO Furlani admitted the frustration of the fans, pushing for potential changes in the future management and strategy of the club. (Reuters)
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Final Thoughts
While the victory over Monza was a nice finish to a tough season, AC Milan has big off-field issues to address. The administration of the club will have to make drastic moves to restore trust and competitiveness in the coming season.