Tomorrow evening in Bratislava, Paulo Fonseca's Milan will face the team sitting at the bottom of the overall Champions League standings with 0 points and a goal difference of -13.
The match might appear straightforward, but as La Gazzetta dello Sport points out, in a challenging moment like this for the Rossoneri, a game of this kind could significantly increase the pressure on the team. Failing to secure 3 points would further dampen the mood of an already gloomy environment.
Fonseca's Milan must absolutely win
Three points are needed for the Rossoneri team if they want to reach the Round of 16 without going through the playoffs, especially when considering the remaining three matches after Slovan.
Red Star, also with 0 points, seems manageable, while Girona and Dinamo Zagreb are likely to present greater challenges.
The team that played against Real Madrid, as highlighted by the Gazzetta, would have no problems tomorrow and in the upcoming Champions League matches. However, the version that took the field against Cagliari (and to some extent against Juventus) could risk dropping crucial points. Fonseca’s primary task will be to shake off the league struggles and rediscover the spirit shown at the Bernabéu, drawing on the Rossoneri's European DNA.
