Bresciano was an 85th-minute substitute in the clash, before the Bianconeri scored the winner through Simone Pepe on 87 minutes.

The result means the race for the fourth and final Champions League place in Italy is wide open with fourth-placed Lazio battling against Udinese and Roma.

With three games to play, Lazio are also just one point clear of both clubs and meet Udinese next weekend.

Bresciano, who has plied his trade in Italy since 1999, has never played in the UEFA Champions League.

Elsewhere on Monday, Rhys Williams put in a full shift while Scott McDonald was out with a hamstring injury as Middlesbrough stunned promotion hopefuls Cardiff City 3-0 in England's Championship.

In Russia's Premier League, Socceroo Luke Wilkshire started and played 77 minutes as Dinamo Moscow won 3-2 at Spartak Nalchik.

In Scotland's Premier League, Aaron Mooy was an unused substitute as St Mirren lost 1-0 to bottom club Hamilton, which means the Saints' safety is not yet assured.

In Ireland's Premier Division, Chris O'Connor put in a full shift as Bohemians drew 1-1 with Bray Wanderers.