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Milan's Champions League Race Hinges on Modric's Return

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AC Milan faces a decisive final Serie A match with Champions League qualification on the line. Four teams compete for the last two spots, with Milan and Roma tied for third place. The club hopes Luka Modric will return from facial surgery wearing a protective mask, less than a month after breaking his cheekbone.

Christian Pulisic could feature in his final club match before the World Cup despite extending his goal drought to 18 league matches. The U.S. international returned from injury recently and helped set up a crucial goal. All four matches involving the contenders kick off simultaneously on Sunday night, creating dramatic tension across Serie A.

If Como qualifies for the Champions League, it would be remarkable for a team playing in the fourth division just seven years ago. Inter Milan and Napoli have already secured spots, leaving the final two positions to be decided in what promises to be a tense conclusion to the Serie A season.