AC Milan's Serie A Top-Four Hopes Fade After 2-1 Loss to Bologna

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AC Milan's slender hopes of reaching next season's Champions League took another hit on Thursday with a 2-1 defeat at Bologna, which left them eight points from Serie A's top four. The match, which was rescheduled from October due to torrential rain and flooding, saw Bologna move above Milan into sixth on 44 points, five behind Juve. Dan Ndoye prodded home the decisive goal in the 82nd minute for Bologna, completing the comeback after Rafael Leao had put Milan ahead just before half-time.

Milan were sluggish after the break and Santiago Castro had Bologna level in the 48th minute when he forced home a Giovanni Fabbian knockdown, which Milan insisted was preceded by a handball. The away side never recovered and were caught napping at a throw-in for Ndoye's winner, which came after Nicolo Cambiaghi span Alex Jimenez and whipped in a perfect low cross. The loss leaves Milan eighth in the standings with 41 points, eight behind Juventus in fourth with 12 rounds remaining.

The match was a significant blow to Milan's top-four hopes, and they will need to regroup quickly to stay in the fight for a place in the continent's elite club competition. They host Lazio on Sunday night, which might be their last chance to stay in the fight for a Champions League spot. Bologna, on the other hand, will look to build on their win and move further up the table. The win was also a historic one for Bologna, as it was their first home win against Milan in nearly 23 years.

The Serie A table is becoming increasingly congested, with several teams still in contention for a top-four spot. Milan will need to improve their performance significantly if they are to catch up with the likes of Juventus and Lazio. The upcoming match against Lazio will be a crucial one for Milan, and they will need to be at their best if they are to come away with a win. Here are the current standings:

• Juventus - 49 points
• Lazio - 46 points
• Bologna - 44 points
• AC Milan - 41 points

In conclusion, AC Milan's loss to Bologna has dealt a significant blow to their top-four hopes, and they will need to regroup quickly to stay in the fight for a Champions League spot. The upcoming match against Lazio will be a crucial one, and Milan will need to be at their best if they are to come away with a win. With 12 rounds remaining, there is still plenty of time for Milan to turn their season around, but they will need to improve their performance significantly if they are to catch up with the likes of Juventus and Lazio.