Pisa x Milan - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In a gripping Serie A clash at the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani, AC Milan clinched a narrow 2-1 victory over Pisa, bolstering their campaign in the 25th fixture of the 2025/2026 season. The match, held on the evening of February 13th, 2026, saw Milan dominate possession and create more significant chances, reflected in their higher expected goals of 1.94 compared to Pisa's 0.54.

The scoring was opened in the 39th minute when Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek headed home from a precise Zachary Athekame cross, marking his third goal of the season. Pisa responded in the second half with Felipe Loyola equalizing in the 71st minute with a well-placed shot, his first goal in just his third appearance. However, Milan regained the lead late in the game, thanks to a superb strike from Luka Modric in the 85th minute, assisted by Samuele Ricci.

Despite having a chance to extend their lead, Milan's Niclas Füllkrug missed a penalty in the 56th minute, keeping the game within reach for Pisa until Modric's decisive goal. The match concluded on a tense note as Milan's Adrien Rabiot received a red card in the 91st minute, but Milan held on to secure all three points.

This victory is crucial for Milan as they continue to assert their dominance in the league, demonstrating both strategic prowess and the ability to perform under pressure. Pisa, on the other hand, showed resilience and potential to challenge even the top teams in Serie A.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Missed opportunity. Adrien Rabiot from AC Milan directed a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide.

30':

Missed opportunity. Stefano Moreo from Pisa tried a header from the middle of the penalty area.

33':

Missed opportunity! Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan took a right-footed shot from close range, but it sailed high and wide to the left after a set piece.

Pisa 0, AC Milan 1. Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores for AC Milan with a header from the center of the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Zachary Athekame, who delivered a precise cross.

39':

GOAL Milan: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Milan) scores!

Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores goal number 3 in the competition (22 matches)

56':

Niclas Füllkrug (Milan) fails a penalty-kick!

It's now 1-1 between Pisa and AC Milan. Felipe Loyola scores for Pisa with a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, sending the ball straight into the center of the net.

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GOAL Pisa: Felipe Loyola (Pisa) scores!

Felipe Loyola scores goal number 1 in the competition (3 matches)

81':

Missed opportunity! Niclas Füllkrug from AC Milan took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.

84':

Missed opportunity. Samuele Angori from Pisa took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

Pisa 1, AC Milan 2. Luka Modric scores for AC Milan with a right-footed strike from the center of the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom right corner of the net. The assist came from Samuele Ricci.

85':

GOAL Milan: Luka Modrić (Milan) scores!

Luka Modrić scores goal number 2 in the competition (23 matches) Luka Modrić scores goal number 2 for his team (26 matches)

90 +1':

Red Card for Adrien Rabiot (Milan)

Adrien Rabiot has now picked up 0 red in the competition (17 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match