Soccer-Milan win 2-0 at Empoli thanks to Leao and Gimenez

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Inter Milan - San Siro, Milan, Italy - February 2, 2025 AC Milan's Rafael Leao reacts on the ground during the match REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo

(Reuters) -AC Milan won 2-0 at relegation-threatened Empoli on Saturday thanks to second-half goals from Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez in a Serie A clash that ended with both sides down to 10 men.

Milan rose to seventh place with 38 points, four away from European spots while Empoli remain 17th with 21 points, one above the drop zone.