Milan, Allegri takes top spot: Leao steers the Rossoneri one point clear | OneFootball

At San Siro, Milan secures three points by defeating Fiorentina 2-1 in the seventh round of Serie A, thanks to two decisive plays by Rafael Leao. The match begins at a slow pace: the teams study each other and struggle to create goal-scoring opportunities. In the first half, the only thrills come from Tomori and Pavlovic, both inaccurate in front of the goal and unable to break the 0-0 deadlock.

Milan-Fiorentina, everything happens in one half: Leao's show decides it

In the second half, the match changes pace and in the 59th minute, Fiorentina surprises Milan: a cross from Fagioli, a header from Ranieri, and a successful tap-in by Gosens following an uncertain exit by Maignan. The Rossoneri do not get discouraged and respond promptly: in the 63rd minute, Leao scores the equalizer with a great shot from outside the area, restoring balance to the game.

In the final moments, the key episode occurs: a suspicious contact between Parisi and Gimenez leads the VAR to intervene after the referee did not call the foul. Leao steps up to the penalty spot again, does not miss, and seals the definitive 2-1, sending San Siro into a frenzy. The victory gives Milan three precious points and confirms the importance of the Portuguese talent, who returned to the starting lineup today after the injury that had kept him out in recent weeks.

Andrea Alati

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