Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of AC Milan's Serie A clash with Benevento. The Rossoneri have dropped out of the Champions League spots after back-to-back defeats and really must get back to winning ways if they're to have any chance of playing in Europe's elite competition for the first time since 2013. Today's a big, big game for Stefano Pioli's side. We will have all the build-up before kick-off which is now just an hour away.
Serie A / Matchday 34
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza / 01.05.2021
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- H. Çalhanoglu(6')
- T. Hernandez(60')
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Updated 01/05/2021 at 20:44 GMT
34'
Benevento find space down Milan's left but once again the delivery is dreadful. With just 10 minutes until half-time, Pippo Inzaghi will be pleased with how his side have performed, even if they have conceded a soft goal.
31'
Set-pieces represent Benevento's best chance of a goal this evening and they win a corner. The delivery is beaten away at the near post by Donnarumma.
30'
Hernandez is back on the pitch and immediately back on the ball - he drives forward down the left flank but is robbed by Glik, who makes a perfectly-timed challenge.
28'
Hernandez is down again as Milan put the ball out of play. He's certainly been in the wars this evening - this time he's got a knee complaint.
26'
If he nets today, Ibrahimovic would become the first player to score against 80 different teams in the top five European leagues since 2000.
24'
Ibrahimovic is constantly drifting into a wide position, where Milan really don't need him. Having failed to get involved in the game so far, he's growing frustrated.
22'
Opta stat: Calhanoglu is the fourth Turkish player able to score 50 goals in the top five European leagues since 1/1/2000, after Mevlüt Erdinç (92), Nihat Kahveci (76) and Halil Altintop (67).
20'
After a frenetic opening, the game has slowed a little. It allows everyone to catch their breath.
16'
Chance for Milan! Milan break - led by Kessie - but as they pour numbers forward, Leao fires straight at Montipo. He had a lot of the goal to aim at but he's clearly lacking in confidence and it was a really poor finish.
15'
Save! Donnarumma, with his fingertips, denies Ionita's shot from distance. That was a good effort and is another warning shot to the hosts.
14'
Chance for Milan! Montipo makes a fine save from Dalot's shot and Ibrahimovic scuffs the rebound straight at the goalkeeper. The Swede ought to have passed but was greedy and chose the wrong option.
13'
That was Calhanoglu's ninth goal of the season, by the way. It's an important one.
12'
Chance for the visitors! A first sighting of goal for the visitors, as a simple ball opens the Milan defence. Hernandez plays Lapadula onside but under pressure from the onrushing Donnarumma, the Benevento forward can't apply the finish!
7'
It's a great start for Milan, but remember they took the lead against Sassuolo last week - a match they would go on to lose.
6'
GOAL! AC Milan 1-0 Benevento (Hakan Calhanoglu): The deadlock is broken! Kessie feeds Saelemaekers and continues his run, he lets the exchange pass run and Calhanoglu makes no mistake, slotting it past the visiting shot stopper.
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H. Çalhanoglu
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5'
A nervous moment in the Milan defence as Lapadula receives the ball left of the penalty area but his cross is so, so poor. The visitors need to make the most of such opportunities if they're to have any chance.
4'
Benevento have five wins on the road this season and could prove a tough nut to crack this evening.
3'
Milan have picked up just 11 points at home this calendar year. While their away form has been truly excellent, it's at the San Siro where they have struggled.
1'
Kick-off! Benevento get us underway at San Siro, but after just 20 seconds, the referee calls play to a halt to allow Theo Hernandez to receive treatment after taking an elbow to the stomach. He will be fine, Pioli hopes.
19:40
FIVE minutes until kick-off! It's AC Milan versus Benevento in this crucial Serie A game for the Rossoneri. It's LIVE and it's NEXT!
19:35
With their rivals not in action until Sunday, Milan have the opportunity of reclaiming second place with a victory. Anything else would spell danger for their top-four hopes.