Empty Curva Sud, chants for Maldini: How Milan fans reacted to latest loss vs. Atalanta

TL;DR

Milan fans left the Curva Sud empty during the second half of the 3-2 loss to Atalanta, while remaining supporters chanted for Paolo Maldini. Protests continued outside the stadium after the match.

Key points

Milan lost 3-2 to Atalanta
Curva Sud was left empty by most ultras
Fans chanted for Paolo Maldini
Protests occurred outside the stadium
Milan is fourth in the standings with 67 points

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Empty Curva Sud, chants for Maldini: How Milan fans reacted to latest loss vs. Atalanta

Most Milan ultras left the Curva Sud empty during the second half of the Rossoneri’s 3-2 loss to Atalanta, but those who stayed chanted for Paolo Maldini, and protests continued outside the stadium after the match.

Milan’s 3-2 loss to Atalanta, their third in the last five league matches, leaves the Rossoneri fourth in the standings, level on 67 points with Roma, with just two games remaining.

Milan fans leave Curva Sud empty

There was tension even before kick-off when Milan ultras in Curva Sud urged Giorgio Furlani to leave the club following another disappointing campaign.

Milan’s empty Curva Sud during the Atalanta match, via Eurosport (https://www.eurosport.it/calcio/serie-a/2025-2026/da-furlani-vattene-ai-fischi-e-insulti-ai-giocatori-la-contestazione-della-curva-sud-di-san-siro-in-milan-atalanta.-i-tifosi-lasciano-lo-stadio\_sto23298437/story.shtml)

The players, however, quickly came under the fans’ criticism during the match as the Rossoneri went 3-0 down in the opening 53 minutes. Those subbed off were loudly booed as they headed towards the bench, and the same happened at full-time.

Q&A

Why did Milan fans leave the Curva Sud empty during the Atalanta match?

Most Milan ultras left the Curva Sud empty in protest during the second half of the match against Atalanta.

What was the outcome of the Milan vs. Atalanta match?

Milan lost 3-2 to Atalanta, marking their third defeat in the last five league matches.

How did Milan fans show support for Paolo Maldini after the loss?

Fans who remained in the stadium chanted for Paolo Maldini, expressing their support despite the team's defeat.