

Although Samuel Chukwueze's goal in the 13th minute appeared to be the start of a straightforward victory for Milan, it turned out to be the game-winning goal as the seven-time European champions managed to hold on for the victory.
Their work was complicated by the fact that Tijjani Reijnders was sent off in the 29th minute for a clumsy foul on Sandi Lovric. Had the Netherlands midfielder not clipped his heels, Lovric would have been clean through on goal. Star players like Rafael Leao, who was benched the whole game, and Theo Hernandez, who is suspended, have raised concerns about the Portuguese for a lack of discipline in the locker room. Christian Kabasele's goal for Udinese in the fifth minute of stoppage time seemed to catch the hosts off guard. But after a protracted VAR examination, the goal was ruled out for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp's toes straying offside, sending a tremendous roar through the stadium.