“A sensational finale. Roma and Como in the Champions League. Milan and Juve out. Allegri collapses against Cagliari. Max, three defeats in four games.”
AC Milan completed their sensational late-season collapse at San Siro on Sunday night, losing 2-1 to Cagliari to finish fifth.
Milan went into the final game of the campaign knowing that a win would see them book a place in the Champions League. It was all going so well as they led after two minutes, but Cagliari hit back with two unanswered goals to stun the San Siro crowd.
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Today’s front pages
The atmosphere turned toxic inside the stadium while Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gerry Cardinale made a quick exit. Below is how the front pages look after a disastrous night for the Rossoneri.
La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Milan and Juve are out. Como and Roma celebrate. A nightmare at San Siro against Cagliari. Allegri, Furlani and Tare are at risk. Champions League shock, Cardinale’s revolution.”
Corriere dello Sport: “A sensational finale. Roma and Como in the Champions League. Milan and Juve out. Allegri collapses against Cagliari. Max, three defeats in four games.”
Tuttosport: “Milan abyss. Fans against everyone. A loss and the Europa League.”
QS: “Milan and Juve: what a disaster. The Diavolo defeated, Juve only drew: Roma and Como in the Champions League.”
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