Genoa's Morten Frendrup, left, fights for the ball with AC Milan's Alex Jimenez during the Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Milan at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Tano Pecoraro/Lapresse via AP)

Milan strikes twice in two minutes to beat Genoa and keep alive Champions League hopes

GENOA, Italy (AP) — AC Milan scored twice in two minutes to beat Genoa 2-1 in Serie A on Monday and keep alive its slim hopes of a place in next year’s Champions League.

Genoa substitute Vitinha scored a minute after taking the field to give his side the lead after 61 minutes.

But Rafael Leão levelled 15 minutes later when his powerful shot was deflected into the net, and two minutes later Genoa captain Morten Frendrup put one into his own net.

Although Milan remained in ninth place, it closed the gap on the top four to six points. Juventus was fourth, equal on points with Roma and Lazio below it.

Three rounds remain.

AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic, right, makes an attempt to score during the italian Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Milan at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)

Milan’s last three games are against Bologna, Roma and bottom club Monza.

Genoa has lost its last three games and sits in 13th.

AC Milan’s Rafael Leao scores a goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Milan at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
Genoa’s Vitinha celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Milan at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)
AC Milan’s Rafael Leao celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Genoa and Milan at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy, Monday, May 5, 2025. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)

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