MILAN, Dec 1 — AC Milan cruised to a 3-0 win over Empoli on Saturday, cutting the gap to Serie A's European spots to just three points. Alvaro Morata scored his first league goal in over two months, while Tijjani Reijnders netted twice to seal a comfortable victory at a foggy San Siro.

Milan remain seventh on 22 points, three behind Juventus in the Conference League spot. Despite the win, Reijnders emphasized that Milan are still eyeing a title challenge, with a tough trip to Atalanta next weekend.

Empoli, who started with the league's fourth-best defense, stay 10th after failing to score at San Siro for the fifth consecutive match. Milan dominated throughout, creating numerous chances despite the foggy conditions, and coach Paulo Fonseca praised his team's performance.

The win lifts Milan’s spirits after a disappointing 0-0 draw with Juventus last week, as they look to close the gap on the top four.