The Rossoneri's Primavera side suffered a tough 4-2 defeat against Parma on Matchday 37 of the Primavera 1 league, played in Noceto. While the result stings, it doesn't change AC Milan's already secured position in the division—they were out of playoff contention before kickoff. For Parma, however, the win clinches a top-two finish and a spot in the Scudetto semifinals, adding extra sting to the loss.
The match started with promise for Milan, who raced to a 2-0 lead within the first 25 minutes. Balentien, making a strong impact in his return from a long injury spell, opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a cross that found the net untouched. Zaramella then doubled the lead in the 25th minute, finishing off a counterattack initiated by Balentien to notch his first goal at the Primavera level. Despite Parma hitting the crossbar and pulling one back through Tigani before halftime, Milan held their advantage at the break.
The second half began disastrously for the Rossoneri, as Parma equalized just 18 seconds after the restart through Mikołajewski. The game settled into a slower pace, with few clear chances until a Parma substitute, defender D'Intino, struck late to turn the tide. The hosts added a fourth goal to seal the comeback, leaving Milan to rue what might have been.
On a positive note, the match offered valuable experience for the squad. Three players—Baldacchino, Colombo, and Mercogliano—made their Primavera debuts, gaining crucial minutes as they look toward next season. Milan will close out their campaign next weekend against Torino at PUMA House of Football, aiming to finish on a high note.
