A MARCH IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS

March 2026 has been the key reference point in Massimiliano Allegri's communication, ever since his first press conference on 7 July 2025 at Casa Milan, the day the squad reconvened for the new season. The AC Milan coach has consistently stated that his main objective was to consolidate the team's position in the table by March, using it as a platform for the final run-in to secure qualification for next season's Champions League. Allegri has reiterated this point on several occasions, including in pre-match press conferences at Milanello, stressing how crucial it would be to be among the top sides by March in order to seal qualification. With the final stretch approaching, the coach has also made it clear that at least five wins would be needed to secure the Rossoneri's European objective.

For these reasons, Allegri is keen to maintain a calm and balanced atmosphere around the squad, ensuring they don't lose sight of their ultimate goal. While he acknowledges that Inter hold their fate in their own hands in the title race, he is urging his players to stay focused on their own path, whether that means mounting a comeback or at least keeping the pressure on. Looking specifically at March (including the weekend starting on 28 February), and therefore the last four matches, a table based solely on this period shows AC Milan performing in line with expectations and the targets set by their coach: Napoli 12 points; Como 12 points; AC Milan 9 points; Juventus 8 points; Inter 5 points; and Roma 4 points. In practical terms, March saw AC Milan make up ground on the leaders, Inter - also thanks to their derby win - and extend their advantage over the teams chasing behind, namely Juventus and Roma.

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