On matchday 13 of Serie A, AC Milan hosted Lazio at the iconic San Siro stadium, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The only goal of the match came in the 51st minute when Rafael Leão found the back of the net.
Receiving an assist from Fikayo Tomori, Leão unleashed a powerful shot that left the Lazio goalkeeper with no chance to equalize.
Rafael Leão was undoubtedly the standout player of the afternoon, not only for scoring the goal but also for his six attempts on goal, showcasing his exceptional form.
Another key player for Milan was goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who impressed with his ability to thwart five shots from the Lazio attackers.
Milan’s manager, Massimiliano Allegri, deployed a 5-3-2 formation with Mike Maignan in goal; the defensive line comprised Alexis Saelemaekers, Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Strahinja Pavlovic, and Davide Bartesaghi; the midfield trio featured Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modric, and Adrien Rabiot; while Christopher Nkunku and Rafael Leão led the attack.
In contrast, Lazio, under Maurizio Sarri, set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Ivan Provedel guarding the net; the defense included Adam Marusic, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, and Luca Pellegrini; the midfield consisted of Mattéo Guendouzi, Matías Vecino, and Toma Basic; and their front line featured Gustav Isaksen, Boulaye Dia, and Mattia Zaccagni.
The officiating for this match was in the hands of referee Giuseppe Collu.
Looking ahead, Milan will travel to face Torino, while Lazio will have a home encounter against Bologna next week.
This victory places Milan at the top of the league table with 28 points, while Lazio remains in eighth place with 18 points.
Substitutions for Milan
64’ 2T – Youssouf Fofana was replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
81’ 2T – Christopher Nkunku was substituted for Samuele Ricci.
Yellow cards for Milan:
25’ 1T Fikayo Tomori, 18’ 2T Matteo Gabbia, and 44’ 2T Samuele Ricci.
Red card for Milan:
54’ 2T Coach Massimiliano Allegri received a direct red card.
Substitutions for Lazio:
61’ 2T – Boulaye Dia was substituted for Valentín Castellanos and Matías Vecino for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
69’ 2T – Gustav Isaksen was replaced by Pedro Rodriguez.
84’ 2T – Toma Basic was substituted for Tijjani Noslin and Luca Pellegrini for Nuno Tavares.
Yellow cards for Lazio:
12’ 2T Luca Pellegrini, 27’ 2T Alessio Romagnoli, and 58’ 2T Mattia Zaccagni.