Allegri Sets 76-Point Benchmark for Milan’s Champions League Ambitions

Key Takeaways:

• Milan climbed to the top of Serie A level on points with Napoli and Roma after a 2-1 win on Sunday evening
• Massimiliano Allegri stated Milan require 76 points in total this season to secure Champions League qualification, 64 more than their current tally after five matches
• Despite their victory, Allegri still considers Napoli the favourites for the Serie A title going into the 2025-26 campaign

Allegri Outlines Top Four Target for Milan

Massimiliano Allegri is adamant that Milan’s key objective this campaign is to return to the Champions League, not to chase the Scudetto. After Milan’s hard-fought 2-1 home victory against Napoli at San Siro on Sunday evening, the side now sit atop the Serie A table, sharing points with both Napoli and Roma after five matches. The goals in Sunday’s clash were credited to Alexis Saelemaekers, Christian Pulisic and Kevin De Bruyne.

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Views on the Title Race and Napoli’s Favouritism

Despite Milan overtaking Napoli to temporarily lead the league table, Allegri reiterated his belief that the reigning champions remain favourites for the Scudetto. “They are the Scudetto holders, we have to work step by step to improve,” Allegri said during his post-match press conference on Sunday evening.

Recapping the closely contested encounter, Allegri observed: “The first half was technically solid from both sides, then the penalty brought us down to 10 men in the second half and we defended very well. We were really good. Those who came on gave us a big hand. It was a tough test against a very strong Napoli side,” Allegri said of his side’s performance on the night.

Squad Depth and Core Objective

Allegri also emphasised Milan’s squad depth and collective purpose: “This team has very good technical players. We still have Leao behind in his condition. He played too much because of what we needed in this game, in fact. We have good alternatives. The important thing is that we all have the same goal: To play in the Champions League next season.

“We’ll enjoy the victory for now, but then we get back to work tomorrow.”

Points Target for Champions League Qualification

Allegri has made a clear calculation for Champions League qualification, insisting that a season tally of 76 points should secure Milan a place in the top four. Given their current total after five matches, the team require an additional 64 points to reach this target. “I’ve found a group of guys who want to work hard and do well, who know that the goal is to get back to the Champions League. To get there, we still need 64 more points, so we have to go forward step by step, calmly, enjoying victories but without getting too carried away.”