Watch: Pavlovic puts Milan in the lead against Roma after slick counter attack | OneFootball

Strahinja Pavlovic scored the opening goal at San Siro to put Milan in the lead against Roma.

The goal came against the run of play, with the Giallorossi dominating for a majority of the first half.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Rafael Leao of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Zeki Celik of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

However, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were unable to break the deadlock and missed a number of good chances. And, before they knew it, Milan had hit them on an incisive counter attack.

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Alexis Saelemaekers played a lovely ball to Rafael Leao on the flank, with the Portuguese forward charging down the left-hand side. All the while, Pavlovic made his run up from defence, providing support and a man for Leao to square it to.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan is challenged by Frank Anguissa of Napoli during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Watch: Pavlovic opener for Milan against Roma