Milan’s 2-0 win over Monza fails to silence furious fans, who’s really in trouble?

AC Milan concluded their 2024–25 Serie A season with a 2–0 victory over Monza at the San Siro, securing a mid-table finish. Rafael Leão opened the scoring with a confident strike early in the second half, followed by Brahim Diaz’s precise finish late on to seal the victory.

Milan used this final game to blend regular starters with squad players, showing the depth Milan will rely on next season. It controlled possession and looked comfortable, but the performance lacked urgency, reflecting a season of ups and downs.

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However, the match was overshadowed by widespread fan protests against the club's management.

Despite the win, Milan's season was marked by underachievement. The team finished 9th in Serie A, failing to qualify for European competitions. They were runners-up in the Coppa Italia and were eliminated early in the Champions League knockout phase. These results fell short of the club's expectations, leading to fan dissatisfaction.

Thousands of fans gathered outside the club’s headquarters in Milan, demanding major changes. Their anger is mainly aimed at owner Gerry Cardinale and CEO Giorgio Furlani. Protesters called for their resignation, holding banners that read, “Free Milan from this agony.” Unlike others, technical director Paolo Maldini enjoys general fan support and was not a target in the protests.

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Inside the San Siro, fans expressed their frustration with chants and banners calling for the management to “go home.” The protests underline a deep divide between the club’s leadership and supporters, who fear Milan is losing its way.

The season's disappointing outcomes have intensified scrutiny of the club's management. Fans are calling for accountability and a reevaluation of the club's strategic direction to restore AC Milan to its former glory.