Did it deliver?
Roma and AC Milan played out a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico, with both goals coming in a frantic second half. Milan took the lead through Koni De Winter's 62nd-minute strike, capitalizing on their tactical discipline in the opening hour. However, the match turned on its head just after the hour mark when Lorenzo Pellegrini converted from the penalty spot to level the score, sparking heated exchanges between both sets of players that saw goalkeeper Mike Maignan and veteran Luka Modrić both booked for their protests. The result keeps both teams locked in mid-table mediocrity, with neither side able to find the killer instinct needed to climb toward European qualification spots.
Second-placed Milan visit fourth-placed Roma in a crucial Serie A clash with just four points separating the sides. The league's best defense hosts the most potent attack in what promises to be a tactical masterclass.
Scored on his debut against Torino and offers pace threat on the counter-attack that could exploit Milan's high defensive line
Hit an exquisite finish in the recent Torino victory and has a strong track record in big matches with his creative spark
Scored the crucial late winner against Como and leads Milan's potent attack that will test Roma's league-best defense
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AC Milan•GoalkeeperOpportunity wasted! Niclas Füllkrug of AC Milan attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't convert.
Offside call against Roma. Lorenzo Venturino has been caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Roma: Lorenzo Venturino comes on to replace Matías Soulé.
Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Adrien Rabiot commits a foul against AC Milan.
Zeki Çelik from Roma has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Zeki Çelik from Roma has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Davide Bartesaghi of AC Milan committed a foul.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek from AC Milan has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Bryan Cristante from Roma committed a foul.
Niclas Füllkrug from AC Milan earned a free kick in the attacking zone.
Daniele Ghilardi from Roma committed a foul.
Substitution for AC Milan: Ruben Loftus-Cheek comes on to replace Samuele Ricci.
Robinio Vaz from Roma has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan committed a foul.
Another offensive effort underway. Bryan Cristante from Roma heads the ball from the center of the box, but Mike Maignan from AC Milan makes a fantastic save, reaching up to deny it in the top right corner. The assist came from Lorenzo Pellegrini, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner kick awarded to Roma after Matteo Gabbia allowed it to go out.
Goal! It's 1-1 between Roma and AC Milan. Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma scores the penalty, striking with his right foot into the bottom left corner.
Mike MaignanYellow CardMike Maignan of AC Milan has been shown a yellow card.
Davide Bartesaghi of AC Milan has given away a penalty due to a handball in the box.
Luka ModrićYellow CardLuka Modric of AC Milan has been shown a yellow card.
Robinio Vaz from Roma has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Luka Modric committed a foul against an AC Milan player.
Substitution for Roma: Robinio Vaz comes on to replace Donyell Malen.
Substitution for Roma: Lorenzo Pellegrini is coming on to replace Paulo Dybala.
Substitution for AC Milan: Christian Pulisic comes on to replace Christopher Nkunku.
Substitution for AC Milan: Niclas Füllkrug replaces Rafael Leão.
Samuele Ricci from AC Milan earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Bryan Cristante from Roma committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Roma after Koni De Winter allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Niccolò Pisilli from Roma takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist was provided by Paulo Dybala.
assist: Luka Modrić
Goal! AC Milan takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Roma. Koni De Winter scores with a close-range header following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to AC Milan after Evan Ndicka allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Substitution for Roma: Niccolò Pisilli replaces Manu Koné due to an injury.
Match interruption due to an injury to Manu Koné of Roma.
Offside call against AC Milan. Christopher Nkunku has been flagged for being offside.
Luka Modric of AC Milan has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Daniele Ghilardi from Roma committed a foul.
Zachary AthekameYellow CardZachary Athekame of AC Milan has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Wesley from Roma earned a free kick on the left flank.
Zachary Athekame from AC Milan committed a foul.
Adrien RabiotYellow CardAdrien Rabiot of AC Milan has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Mile Svilar from Roma has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Adrien Rabiot commits a foul against AC Milan.
Corner awarded to AC Milan after a play that resulted in Mile Svilar giving up possession.
Opportunity wasted. Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Davide Bartesaghi.
Luka Modric of AC Milan has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Manu Koné from Roma committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Donyell Malen from Roma takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Bryan Cristante.
Substitution for AC Milan: Zachary Athekame replaces Alexis Saelemaekers.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Roma 0, AC Milan 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between Roma and AC Milan.
Corner awarded to Roma after a deflection off Alexis Saelemaekers.
Another offensive move unfolds. Zeki Çelik from Roma takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but Mike Maignan, the goalkeeper for AC Milan, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Bryan Cristante, who delivered a cross.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Manu Koné from Roma has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Alexis Saelemaekers from AC Milan committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Matías Soulé from Roma takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sails over the goal.
Daniele Ghilardi from Roma committed a foul.
Samuele Ricci from AC Milan has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Donyell Malen from Roma committed a foul.
Corner awarded to AC Milan after Gianluca Mancini allowed the ball to go out.
Gianluca Mancini from Roma committed a foul.
Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan has been awarded a free kick on the left flank.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Donyell Malen of Roma takes a shot with his left foot from within the six-yard box. However, Mike Maignan of AC Milan makes a fantastic save, diving to his left to deny the attempt. The assist came from Matías Soulé.
Luka Modric of AC Milan has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Zeki Çelik from Roma committed a foul.
Rafael Leão from AC Milan earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Daniele Ghilardi from Roma committed a foul.
Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan committed a foul.
Evan Ndicka from Roma has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Gianluca Mancini from Roma committed a foul.
Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Paulo Dybala from Roma earned a free kick on the right flank.
Koni De Winter from AC Milan committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Donyell Malen from Roma attempted a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Roma after a deflection off Davide Bartesaghi.
The attempt is thwarted. Matías Soulé from Roma takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it is blocked. The assist came from Evan Ndicka.
Corner awarded to Roma after Fikayo Tomori allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity wasted! Donyell Malen of Roma attempted a header from the middle of the box, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Paulo Dybala, who delivered a well-placed cross.
Paulo Dybala from Roma earned a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Koni De Winter of AC Milan committed a foul.
Zeki Çelik from Roma committed a foul.
Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan has earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Donyell Malen from Roma takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box. However, Mike Maignan, the AC Milan goalkeeper, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal.
Another offensive push unfolds. Manu Koné of Roma takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Mike Maignan of AC Milan makes a great save, diving to his right. The assist came from Paulo Dybala.
The attempt is thwarted. Donyell Malen of Roma takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Daniele Ghilardi.
Rafael Leão from AC Milan earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Manu Koné from Roma committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Alexis Saelemaekers from AC Milan took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The assist came from Adrien Rabiot.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Donyell Malen from Roma takes a left-footed shot from the heart of the box. However, Mike Maignan, the AC Milan goalkeeper, makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Manu Koné.
The opening half begins...
