Udinese Calcio delivered a statement away performance on Serie A matchday 32, dismantling AC Milan 3–0 in a one-sided encounter on 11 April 2026.
The visitors went ahead in the 27th minute in fortunate circumstances. Milan defender Davide Bartesaghi turned the ball into his own net, with the move credited as assisted by Nicolò Zaniolo, handing Udinese an early 1–0 lead and silencing the home support.
Udinese doubled their advantage just ten minutes later. Zaniolo was again at the heart of the action, this time setting up Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, who made it 2–0 in the 37th minute to put the Friulani firmly in control before the break.
Milan’s frustration was evident early on when Rafael Leão picked up a yellow card in the 16th minute. Coach Stefano Pioli (not confirmed in data) reacted at half-time by introducing Niclas Füllkrug for Zachary Athekame, and later Youssouf Fofana, Christopher Nkunku and Ardon Jasari came on in search of a response. However, the hosts could not break down a disciplined Udinese side.
The result was effectively sealed in the 71st minute. Arthur Atta finished off another sharp Udinese move, assisted by Ekkelenkamp, to extend the lead to 3–0. Subsequent substitutions, including the withdrawal of Zaniolo for Jakub Piotrowski and later changes involving Keinan Davis, Atta and Ekkelenkamp, allowed Udinese to manage the closing stages comfortably.
Thomas Kristensen received Udinese’s only booking shortly after the restart, but it did little to disrupt the visitors’ momentum. Milan’s late introduction of Ruben Loftus-Cheek for the cautioned Leão in the 77th minute also failed to spark a comeback.
Based on the available data, no further detailed events such as shots, possession figures, or additional cards are recorded. For more on this match and Serie A coverage, visit the full report on Ballaxy and the Serie A hub.
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