Three points from four matches, 28th place and a goal difference of -3. Milan must step up their game to avoid the risk of saying goodbye to the Europa League as early as the League Phase. As the figures from the last two editions show, the points tally required to reach the play-offs has stood between 9 and 10 points, while at least 14 points have been needed to qualify directly for the Round of 16.
The Europa League play-offs are an achievable target
In 2024/25, Fenerbahçe finished 24th with 10 points, while in the following season, 9 points were enough for Brann. With four matches still to play, Amorim's Milan could therefore need to collect at least 6-7 points to move closer to qualification, while also keeping an eye on their goal difference, as pointed out via those at Milan Press.
Direct qualification for the Round of 16 is further away
Avoiding the play-offs will require a remarkable achievement: 14 points were enough for Rangers in 2024/25, while Roma collected 16 in the previous edition. Milan still have Olympiacos, Sunderland, Levski Sofia and Ararat Armenia to face. In the best-case scenario, they can therefore finish with 15 points, but they would not have their fate in their own hands. The path remains open, but there is no longer any room for mistakes in the Europa League.
