AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli won't take next Europa League opponents Rio Ave lightly.

Milan's next opponents are the Portuguese after last night's victory over Bodo/Glimt.

Pioli said, “It's an evidence that all matches are difficult. We knew it was going to be challenging today, we had seven important players missing.

“Now, we focus on the match on Sunday and then on the play-off.

"It's another target."