Matteo Marcenaro will take charge of Udinese vs Milan on Sunday evening, giving AC Milan a referee who has already overseen three of their matches this season. The Rossoneri’s record with him is a solid one so far: one win and two draws.
That matters because Milan go into this game needing a steadier run after a difficult week. They lost 3-0 to Bournemouth mid-week and also added Mario Gila, Adrien Rabiot and Diego Moreira to the injury list, which only increases the scrutiny on every detail around the match.
A familiar name for Milan
This will be Marcenaro’s fourth Milan game, and that alone gives the appointment added relevance. The earlier fixtures included the 1-0 win against Bologna in October 2025, when Milan had a penalty revoked after a VAR check, as well as the 2-2 draw against Lazio.
For Milan, the broader point is not simply who the referee is, but what kind of performance they can produce against Udinese at a time when results and availability are both under pressure. A strong display would help settle a side that has been forced to deal with both a heavy defeat and fresh injury concerns.
The wider officiating picture
The assignment also places attention on the match officials as Milan try to move on from recent frustration. With the game set for Sunday evening, the appointment of Marcenaro gives the Rossoneri a chance to improve their current record with him and avoid another discussion about the margins that have already shaped their season.
In a period where every setback feels amplified, Milan will want the focus to stay on the football. Udinese vs Milan may not decide the season, but it arrives at a moment when control, discipline and concentration matter more than ever.
