In a riveting encounter on matchday 24 of Serie A, Milan and Como 1907 ended in a 1-1 stalemate at the iconic San Siro stadium.
Como 1907 took the lead after 31 minutes with a goal from Nicolás Paz, placing early pressure on the home team. However, Milan responded strongly in the second half, with Rafael Leão equalizing just 18 minutes after the restart.
The standout performer of the match was undoubtedly Rafael Leão, who not only scored for Milan but also made two shots on target, showcasing his attacking prowess. Anastasios Douvikas from Como 1907 was another player to watch, as he managed four attempts on goal, demonstrating the team’s own offensive capabilities.
Milan’s manager, Massimiliano Allegri, opted for a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Mike Maignan in goal, with Koni De Winter, Fikayo Tomori, and Strahinja Pavlovic forming his defensive line. The midfield comprised Zachary Athekame, Ardon Jashari, Luka Modric, Samuele Ricci, and Davide Bartesaghi, while the attacking duo consisted of Christopher Nkunku and Rafael Leão.
On the other hand, Como 1907’s head coach, Francesc Fàbregas Soler, initiated a 3-4-3 setup with Jean Butez between the posts; their defense included Jacobo Ramón, Diego Carlos, and Marc Kempf. The midfielders were Ignace Van Der Brempt, Máximo Perrone, Sergi Roberto, and Mërgim Vojvoda, complemented by forwards Maxence Caqueret, Nicolás Paz, and Martin Baturina.
Leading the match was referee Maurizio Mariani, who had his hands full managing the match’s intensity.
With this draw, Milan now sits with 54 points, holding the second position in the standings. Como 1907 remains at 42 points, occupying the sixth spot in the league.
Substitutions in Milan
45’ 2H – Strahinja Pavlovic was replaced by Matteo Gabbia
55’ 2H – Samuele Ricci came off for Youssouf Fofana and Zachary Athekame was substituted for Alexis Saelemaekers
61’ 2H – Christopher Nkunku was replaced by Niclas Füllkrug
81’ 2H – Rafael Leão made way for Christian Pulisic
Yellow Cards for Milan:
22’ 2H – Rafael Leão (arguing with an opponent) and 43’ 2H – Alexis Saelemaekers
Red Card for Milan:
35’ 2H – Massimiliano Allegri (direct red)
Substitutions in Como 1907
70’ 2H – Nicolás Paz was replaced by Anastasios Douvikas and Ignace Van Der Brempt came off for Álex Valle
77’ 2H – Maxence Caqueret was substituted by Jesús Rodríguez
78’ 2H – Sergi Roberto came off for Lucas Da Cunha
89’ 2H – Mërgim Vojvoda was replaced by Ivan Smolcic
Yellow Cards for Como 1907:
7’ 2H – Nicolás Paz (unsportsmanlike conduct), 19’ 2H – Jean Butez, 22’ 2H – Jacobo Ramón (arguing with an opponent), and 28’ 2H – Sergi Roberto (insulting or disrespecting the referee)