Milan forward Rafael Leao throws tantrum after being substituted against Lazio | OneFootball

Milan forward Rafael Leao looked quite the unhappy man after he was substituted in Milan’s match against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.

Lazio took the lead in the first half thanks to a goal from Danish winger Gustav Isaksen and Leao had little impact in helping his side get back into the game.

Therefore, with 25 minutes to play, Rossoneri head coach Massimiliano Allegri decided to replace the Portuguese star and midfielder Youssouf Fofana with two more traditional strikers in Fullkrug and Nkunku.

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BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 03: Rafael Leao of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AC Milan at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on February 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Leao frustrated after being taken off in Milan trip to Lazio

Leao was not happy to be taken off and took his time exiting the field.

Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan rushed over to the forward to encourage him to leave the pitch faster, before being embraced by Allegri, who he quickly pushed off to go and take his place on the bench.

Shortly after, the former Lille man was spotted kicking bottles in frustrating on the touchline.

Whilst his frustration is understandable, the forward demonstrated an arrogance at a critical point for his team in what was a must-win game to keep in the Scudetto chase.