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Milan close in on first Serie A title in 11 years after win over Atalanta

May 15, 2022 AC Milan's Rafael Leao in action with Atalanta's Teun Koopmeiners REUTERS

AC Milan closed in on their first Serie A title in 11 years on Sunday after goals from Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez earned them a 2-0 win over Atalanta, a victory that moved them five points clear at the top of the standings.

With second-placed Inter Milan not in action until later on Sunday against Cagliari, league leaders Milan knew they could pile the pressure on their rivals with victory over Atalanta.

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