Verona vs Milan

AC Milan travels to Hellas Verona knowing that a win will take them back to the top of Serie A as the battle for the Scudetto reaches its final stages.

Here's some match preview content to get you in the mood for the big game. Not a lot in the way of chances to report. 2hrs to KO: Welcome to The Sporting News' live blog coverage of Hellas Verona vs. A huge goal for the Rossoneri! The referee then brought an end to the intriguing encounter, in a result which puts Milan in an extremely commanding position going into the last two games of the season. AC Milan could've and probably should've had a fourth late on, only for Messias to blaze over the bar in injury time despite being one on one with the goalkeeper. Messias fluffs his line through on goal, side-footing a shot well over the bar. The game died down a little in the second half exchanges, with some excellent defensive work by Pierre Kalulu and Fiyako Timori denying Hellas Verona any real room for manouvre in the penalty area. Some great wing-play by Rafael Leao resulted in a low centre to the lively Tonali who bundled home, sparking scenes of joy amongst the sizeable AC Milan away support. Bombing down the right hand side, the full-back unleashed a pile driver from inside the area which nestled beautifully into the bottom corner, leaving home goalkeeper Montipo with absolutely no chance. In the opening 25 minutes, the Milanistas were on top in proceedings, seeing a Sandro Tonali effort harshly chalked off after a composed finish by the midfielder. Once again, Leao was the creator, driving down the left-flank before squaring to Tonali who grabbed his second goal with a tap in at the far post.

The pressure is on for Scudetto hopefuls Milan as they travel to Veneto to face a solid Hellas Verona side this evening.

Tudor will have to manage three absences for this evening’s match as Diego Coppola, Ivor Pandur and Pawel Dawidowicz are all out injured. Things are much simpler for Stefano Pioli, who only has to worry about the long-term absence to Simon Kjaer. Veteran forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is feeling good and will likely appear off the bench in the match. A number of players are also at risk of picking up a yellow-card suspension, so the team will have to limit their physicality a little.

AC Milan approaches the title after coming from behind and winning the match 1-3.

They have scored just once in each of their last three league games at home, so there is room for improvement if Verona are to move past ninth place. They have scored just once in each of their last three league games at home, so there is room for improvement if Verona are to move past ninth place. They are also unbeaten in away league games since late November and have conceded just one goal after the break in their last seven games of that run. Verona appear to be on course for a third successive finish in the top half of Serie A after losing just one of their last six games (W3, D2) with all three wins coming after scoring first. They are also unbeaten in away league games since late November and have conceded just one goal after the break in their last seven games of that run. Milan need seven more points from three games to overtake rival and defending champions Inter Milan, in the title race they have not been champions since the 2010-11 season.

Hellas Verona and AC Milan clash in Round 36 of the Serie A at the Marc Antonio Bentegodi in Verona. The side from Milan are battling to too up their title ...

The Milan side will want to not slip up as they're so close to their first title in over a decade. But they take on a very capable Verona side which has insane attacking talent and the ability to slay any of the league's giants. Hellas Verona welcome title chasing AC Milan in this epic clash in the Serie A. Can the Rossoneri hold their nerve in the final stages of this Scudetto challenge?!

An important but tricky game for Milan as an attacking push is much needed but conceding would hurt even more.

The striker needs to better position himself to get more chances but moreover needs that golden touch in this one. The onus is on Milan’s attack to break through this tough defence early on or suffer in the second half as Verona are very hard to break down. Milan will need to be careful with the potent Verona attack and the side’s propensity to sit back deep in defence and attack on the quick counter.

How to watch and odds · Date: Sunday, May 8 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET · Location: Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi -- Verona, Italy · TV: CBS Sports Network | Live stream: ...

With Romagnoli, Kalulu and Tomori all centerbacks, they could be stretched quite thin at the back down the stretch. Hellas Verona: Goalkeepers Ivon Pandur and Alessandro Berardi remain out injured until the summer, while Verona have eight players who are just a card away from suspension, and that includes four players along their backline. A draw for Milan will see them in second on goal differential, so expect them to be ultra aggressive in a game where they cannot afford to slip up.

AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona 3-1 on their travels tonight, in a vital victory that ensures the Rossoneri return to the top of the Serie A table with just ...

Here's some match preview content to get you in the mood for the big game. Not a lot in the way of chances to report. 2hrs to KO: Welcome to The Sporting News' live blog coverage of Hellas Verona vs. A huge goal for the Rossoneri! The referee then brought an end to the intriguing encounter, in a result which puts Milan in an extremely commanding position going into the last two games of the season. AC Milan could've and probably should've had a fourth late on, only for Messias to blaze over the bar in injury time despite being one on one with the goalkeeper. Messias fluffs his line through on goal, side-footing a shot well over the bar. The game died down a little in the second half exchanges, with some excellent defensive work by Pierre Kalulu and Fiyako Timori denying Hellas Verona any real room for manouvre in the penalty area. Some great wing-play by Rafael Leao resulted in a low centre to the lively Tonali who bundled home, sparking scenes of joy amongst the sizeable AC Milan away support. Bombing down the right hand side, the full-back unleashed a pile driver from inside the area which nestled beautifully into the bottom corner, leaving home goalkeeper Montipo with absolutely no chance. In the opening 25 minutes, the Milanistas were on top in proceedings, seeing a Sandro Tonali effort harshly chalked off after a composed finish by the midfielder. Once again, Leao was the creator, driving down the left-flank before squaring to Tonali who grabbed his second goal with a tap in at the far post.

Milan must beat their Stadio Bentegodi ghosts and Hellas Verona to restore Serie A leadership, but make changes with Alexis Saelemaekers and Rade Krunic.

Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao continue to lead the way, but Junior Messias, Ismael Bennacer and Brahim Diaz drop to the bench, replaced by Alexis Saelemaekers, Rade Krunic and Franck Kessie. Milan must beat their Stadio Bentegodi ghosts and Hellas Verona to restore Serie A leadership, but make changes with Alexis Saelemaekers and Rade Krunic coming in against Giovanni Simeone. Inter already came back from 2-0 down to beat Empoli 4-2, so only a win here will allow Milan to retain their two-point lead at the top of the table.