Milan clinched Europa League football with a 2-1 win at Sassuolo, on a night when Stefano Pioli was confirmed as their long-term coach.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic took full advantage of Sassuolo’s soft underbelly with a brace, while the Neroverdi lost Mehdi Bourabia to a red card with the second half still to play.
Milan clinched Europa League football with a 2-1 win at Sassuolo, on a night when Stefano Pioli was confirmed as their long-term coach.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic took full advantage of Sassuolo’s soft underbelly with a brace, while the Neroverdi lost Mehdi Bourabia to a red card with the second half still to play.
Not only are the Rossoneri certain of at least a place in the qualifying rounds of next season’s Europa League, but Pioli is now certain of his position after Ralf Rangnick was shelved.
It was also a special occasion for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who made his 200th appearance for the club.