After the elimination in the Champions League at the hands of their classic rival, Milan, led by Frenchman Oliver Giroud, beat relegated Sampdoria 5-1 at home on Saturday, in the continuity of the 36th. date of Serie A, which has Napoli as champion.
Giroud, runner-up with France in Qatar 2022, scored three goals to lead his team and the other goals for Milan were from Rafael Leao and Brahim Diaz. In Sampdoria Fabio Quagliarella appeared to get the partial tie.
Milan now has 64 points and is still in the race for access to the next European Champions League, while Sampdoria continues at the bottom with 18 points, now without any chance of salvation.
Meanwhile, Atalanta beat Hellas Verona 3-1 and made it difficult in their fight not to be relegated. In addition, Cremonese, who suffered a defeat at home with Bologna (5-1), was on the verge of relegation and will lose the category if Spezia draws or wins this Sunday against Lecce.
