Milan now has to think about the Europa League. Or rather, they'll have to do so in February when they'll face the playoffs of the second European competition.
The Rossoneri now have ground to make up in the league, and then they can tackle what is a true taboo in their history.
In the rich trophy cabinet at Casa Milan, the only missing trophy is the UEFA Europa League. Pioli and Leao immediately pointed this out after the victory against Newcastle, almost to recalibrate their goals right away.
Firstly, Milan has participated in the competition only a few times, always favouring the Champions League: this season will mark their thirteenth appearance.
Not many outstanding results; the best were reaching the semifinals twice: the first time in 1972 (against Tottenham, who later became champions) and the second in 2002 (against Dortmund, who finished second), as pointed out by Milan News.
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