In a fiercely contested Serie A match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, AC Milan and Como 1907 played out a 1-1 draw. The game, part of the 24th fixture of the 2025/26 season, saw both teams having their moments but neither could edge out a victory. Como, despite less possession, showed efficiency in their attacks, while Milan dominated the ball but struggled to convert their chances.
The deadlock was broken by Como in the 32nd minute when Nico Paz fired a stunning left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, beating the Milan goalkeeper to find the net. This goal, Paz's ninth of the season, initially silenced the home crowd and gave Como a surprising lead. Milan, with the pressure mounting, responded in the second half, with Rafael Leão equalizing in the 64th minute. Leão's goal, a spectacular right-footed strike from distance, found the top right corner, thanks to a precise assist from Ardon Jashari during a swift counter-attack.
Statistically, Milan had a slight edge in possession with 53% compared to Como's 47%. However, Como was more aggressive in their approach, taking 10 shots, four of which were on target, against Milan's six shots with four on target. The expected goals metric also reflected a more threatening Como, with 1.22 xG over Milan's 0.68 xG, suggesting that Como might have been slightly more deserving of the win on another day.
Both teams had equal opportunities from corners, with each having four attempts to create something from set-pieces. The match's intensity did not wane as both sides pushed for a winner, but ultimately, the defenses held strong, and the game ended with one point apiece. This result leaves both teams pondering what might have been, as they continue to navigate through the challenges of the Serie A season.
Incidents: The story of the match
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The match begins
Como takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against AC Milan. Nico Paz fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, sending the ball straight into the center of the net.
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GOAL Como 1907: Nico Paz (Como 1907) scores!
Nico Paz scores goal number 9 in the competition (25 matches)
It's AC Milan 1, Como 1. Rafael Leão scores for AC Milan with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Ardon Jashari, who set him up after a quick counter-attack.
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GOAL Milan: Rafael Leão (Milan) scores!
Rafael Leão scores goal number 8 in the competition (18 matches) Rafael Leão scores goal number 80 for his team (281 matches)
70':
Opportunity wasted. Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan attempted a header from close range but couldn't convert.
74':
Opportunity wasted. Koni De Winter from AC Milan attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
90 +4':
Opportunity wasted. Álex Valle from Como attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Máximo Perrone.
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The referee whistles for the end of the match