AC Milan defeated Venezia 2-0, with Christian Pulisic scoring early and Santiago Gimenez netting in stoppage time. Milan's new 3-4-3 formation proved effective, bolstering their European hopes while leaving Venezia struggling near the relegation zone.
Napoli's quest for the Serie A title hit a snag as they drew 1-1 with Udinese at home, mirroring their recent struggles with consecutive draws. Scott McTominay's goal was quickly neutralized by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, leaving Napoli with a mere four-point lead over Inter Milan. Despite dominating possession, their inability to capitalize raises concerns about maintaining their lead.
