Serie A action heats up this Sunday as AC Milan travel to the Mapei Stadium to face Sassuolo in a fixture that could shape the top-four race. For the Rossoneri, this is more than just another match—it’s a must-win battle to keep their Champions League dreams alive. Meanwhile, mid-table Sassuolo, already safe from relegation, have plenty of pride and a potential top-half finish to play for.

It’s been a remarkable comeback season for Sassuolo. After earning a swift return to the top flight last year, they sit 11th in the standings—just one point behind Udinese, who leapfrogged them after a 2-0 win over Torino. A victory here could see Fabio Grosso’s side reclaim a spot in the top half, matching their best Serie A finish since the 2020/21 campaign.

But make no mistake: Milan are the team with everything on the line. The visitors have stumbled badly in recent weeks, managing just one win in their last four league outings (W1, D1, L2). That shaky form has left them only five points clear of fifth-placed Como, who held Napoli to a 0-0 draw yesterday. With that result in mind, Sunday feels like the perfect opportunity for the Rossoneri to rebuild some breathing room in the top-four race, especially after last weekend’s frustrating scoreless stalemate against Juventus.

Sassuolo, however, won’t be pushovers. Despite last Sunday’s goalless draw at Fiorentina, they’ve lost just once in their last five league matches (W2, D2). In fact, only four teams have collected more points than Sassuolo’s 23 since Gameweek 22—a sign of a strong season-ending run. And at home, they’ve been particularly tough to beat: four wins in their last five Serie A matches at the Mapei Stadium, including back-to-back 2-1 victories over Como and Cagliari.

For Milan, this is a test of character. Can they shake off their recent inconsistency and deliver when it matters most? Or will Sassuolo’s resilient form and home advantage spoil their top-four ambitions? All eyes will be on the Mapei Stadium this Sunday.