Leão’s classy assist in Como v Milan, Serie A title race heats up | OneFootball

Milan returned to winning ways by defeating Como 3-1 in a postponed match of the 16th round of Serie A, marked by the direct influence of Rafael Leão. In a challenging away game, the former Sporting player was crucial at the key moment of the match, providing the assist that changed the course of the result and reignited the Rossoneri's pursuit of leaders Inter.

The team led by Cesc Fàbregas started better and surprised Milan just 10 minutes in, taking advantage of a well-rehearsed corner for Kempf to open the scoring. Como, until then unbeaten at home, remained dangerous during the first half and forced Maignan into several high-difficulty saves, preventing Milan's deficit from being greater before halftime.

The equalizer came in stoppage time of the first half, through a penalty converted by Nkunku after a foul on Rabiot. Even so, it was in the second half that Rafael Leão - who is under close watch at Milan - made his most evident mark. In the 55th minute, the forward received the ball on the left, accelerated, cut inside, and found Rabiot with a classy pass, allowing the Frenchman to finish and complete the comeback.

From then on, Como tried to respond but ran into an inspired performance by Maignan and a lack of finishing, with Nico Paz hitting the crossbar and missing other chances. Milan managed the lead well and was lethal again in the final moments, with Rabiot scoring a brace, confirming the away victory.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Milan, Rafael Leão – valued at 70 million euros – has played 15 matches: 14 in Serie A and two in the Coppa Italia. In the 1026 minutes he has been on the field, the former Sporting player has scored eight goals and provided two assists.

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