In the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, Roma beat Milan 1-0 and prepared the qualification issue with a strong victory ahead of the second round scheduled for 18 April at the Olimpico.
At San Siro in the first half the Giallorossi surprised the Rossoneri with El Shaarawy's position, exploited Dybala's freedom between the lines and broke the deadlock in the match thanks to Mancini's header from a corner. Header marking the match and the score.
In the second half, in fact, Pioli's men increased the pace in search of level, but De Rossi's team tightened the lines and the Rossoneri's hopes were put away in the final when Giroud hit a sensational crossbar from close range.