Key Takeaways:
- AC Milan overturned an early deficit to triumph 3:1 over Como in the rescheduled 16th round Serie A fixture
- Adrien Rabiot scored a brace and won a penalty that was converted by Christopher Nkunku
- Como endured their first home loss of the season
Match Analysis
AC Milan produced an impressive comeback to claim a 3:1 away victory against Como in the last postponed fixture of Serie A’s 16th round. Despite falling behind when Marc Oliver Kempf headed in from a corner in the 10th minute, Milan clawed their way back into the match, levelling through a Christopher Nkunku penalty just before the interval after Adrien Rabiot was brought down in the area.
Como enjoyed the upper hand for much of the match’s early proceedings. Captain Luka Da Cunha had an opportunity to extend the advantage in the 13th minute, sending his attempt over, while Youssouf Fofana and Nico Paz also threatened, with Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan producing key saves to keep the deficit manageable. Ignace Van Der Brempt, Da Cunha, and Anastasios Douvikas all spurned chances that could have put the hosts out of sight before half-time.
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Turning Point and Rabiot’s Influence
Just moments before the break, Rabiot accelerated into the box and was tripped by Kempf, prompting referee Marco Guida to point to the spot. After a brief disagreement with Rafael Leão, Nkunku took responsibility and slotted home, despite Jean Butez’ contact, restoring parity at 1:1.
After the restart, Como’s persistence saw Paz again denied by Maignan in the 51st minute, but it was Milan who took control shortly after. In the 55th minute, Leão latched onto a lofted pass from Alexis Saelemaekers, delicately cushioning the ball for Rabiot, who controlled with his chest and finished smartly to give Milan the lead. Paz continued to threaten for Como, notably striking the crossbar with a long-range effort in the 59th minute.
Despite further attempts from Paz and a direct free-kick from substitute Maxence Caqueret, Maignan and the Milan defence held firm. Substitute Rubén Loftus-Cheek engineered a chance for the visitors, and, as proceedings drew to a close, Rabiot sealed Milan’s victory in the 88th minute with a precise low drive from distance.
Team Lineups and Tactical Adjustments
Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri made significant changes to his eleven, with seven players rotated from the previous fixture. Fikayo Tomori replaced the injured Strahinja Pavlović in defence, and only Alexis Saelemaekers retained his midfield berth. Davide Bartesaghi was introduced on the left, while the midfield saw Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modrić, and Rabiot feature as a new trio. In attack, the duo of Nkunku and Leão was preferred, leaving Christian Pulisic and Niclas Füllkrug (despite a broken toe) among the substitutes.
Como deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Anastasios Douvikas as the focal point up front, supported by Mërgim Vojvoda, Nico Paz, and Martin Baturina.
Match Summary
| Goal Scorer | Minute | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Kempf | 10′ | 1:0 |
| Nkunku (pen) | 45+1′ | 1:1 |
| Rabiot | 55′ | 1:2 |
| Rabiot | 88′ | 1:3 |
Standings Impact
This result sees Milan consolidate their hold on second place with 43 points, now three behind league leaders Inter, while Como remain sixth with 34 points after seeing their five-match unbeaten run snapped.
