“Atalanta drew first blood against the run of play when Éderson swept home from the centre of the box after Raspadori's initial effort was blocked, with the move originating from a free kick won by Leão on the left flank.”
Pivotal“Zappacosta doubled Atalanta's advantage with a composed left-footed finish from inside the six-yard box, assisted by Krstovic, putting the visitors firmly in control before half-time.”
Pivotal“Any slim hope Milan harboured at half-time was extinguished six minutes into the second period when Raspadori cut inside and curled a left-footed effort into the top left corner, assisted by Éderson, to make it 3-0 and end the contest as a competitive fixture.”
Pivotal“Substitute Strahinja Pavlović gave Milan a late glimmer by powering a header into the right corner from a Samuele Ricci free kick, reducing the deficit to 1-3 with two minutes remaining.”
“A chaotic injury-time period yielded a Milan penalty converted by Nkunku to make it 2-3, alongside five yellow cards in the closing minutes as tempers frayed from both sides — but it amounted to little more than a frantic footnote to Atalanta's comfortable victory.”
AC Milan
Atalanta
Outstanding performance
Atalanta•MidfielderAtalanta arrived at San Siro and executed a clinical smash-and-grab that flattered neither their own efficiency nor Milan's defensive frailty. Éderson broke the deadlock as early as the seventh minute, capitalising on a blocked Raspadori effort after a free kick from the left, and the visitors doubled their advantage through Davide Zappacosta's composed finish from inside the six-yard box before the half-hour mark. Milan's statistical dominance — 58 percent possession, 20 shots and 50 dangerous attacks — told only half the story; Atalanta's goalkeeper was forced into eight saves, but the hosts were wasteful when it mattered, missing two of their four big chances while the visitors converted both of theirs. Raspadori's composed third goal six minutes into the second half effectively ended the contest, and though a chaotic closing ten minutes produced a Pavlović header, an Estupiñán yellow card, and a Nkunku penalty amid a flurry of late bookings, Atalanta comfortably ran out 3-2 winners. The result compounds Milan's miserable form at a critical stage of the season and underlines Atalanta's cutting edge on the road.
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Marten de Roon of Atalanta concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to AC Milan as Christopher Nkunku is fouled in the penalty area.
Giacomo Raspadori from Atalanta missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from long distance on the left, sending the ball high and wide to the right. The assist came from Nicola Zalewski after a corner.
Atalanta wins a corner after Zachary Athekame concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Alexis SaelemaekersYellow CardAlexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan receives a yellow card.
Adrien RabiotYellow CardAdrien Rabiot of AC Milan receives a yellow card.
Pervis EstupiñánYellow CardPervis Estupiñán of AC Milan receives a yellow card for a foul.
Pervis Estupiñán of AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta commits a foul.
assist: Samuele Ricci
Goal for AC Milan! Strahinja Pavlovic scores with a header from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Samuele Ricci. The score is now AC Milan 1, Atalanta 3.
Samuele Ricci of AC Milan won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Giacomo Raspadori of Atalanta.
AC Milan wins a corner after Raoul Bellanova concedes.
Adrien Rabiot's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Youssouf Fofana.
Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan misses a header from inside the six-yard box, sending it wide to the left. The assist came from Adrien Rabiot's cross.
New attacking attempt. Zachary Athekame of AC Milan takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Marco Carnesecchi of Atalanta. The assist comes from Youssouf Fofana.
Honest Ahanor from Atalanta won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Zachary Athekame of AC Milan.
Offside called against AC Milan. Niclas Füllkrug is offside.
Substitution for AC Milan: Pervis Estupiñán replaces Davide Bartesaghi.
Missed chance. Adrien Rabiot from AC Milan shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it's close and goes wide. Youssouf Fofana provided the assist.
AC Milan wins a corner after Nicola Zalewski concedes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Honest Ahanor from Atalanta.
New attacking attempt. Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan shoots with his right foot from the left side of the box, but Marco Carnesecchi of Atalanta saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Niclas Füllkrug.
Foul committed by Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan.
Mario Pasalic from Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Atalanta. Nikola Krstovic is offside.
Isak HienYellow CardIsak Hien of Atalanta receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Samuele Ricci of AC Milan.
Isak Hien from Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball high over the goal. Raoul Bellanova provided the assist.
Offside called against AC Milan. Adrien Rabiot is offside.
Youssouf Fofana's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Strahinja Pavlovic.
Christopher Nkunku's shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Alexis Saelemaekers.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta committed a foul.
Matteo Gabbia from AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Nikola Krstovic's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Giacomo Raspadori.
New attacking attempt. Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Marco Carnesecchi from Atalanta saves it in the right corner. The assist was provided by Niclas Füllkrug.
Substitution for Atalanta: Mario Pasalic replaces Charles De Ketelaere.
Substitution for Atalanta: Honest Ahanor replaces Odilon Kossounou due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Odilon Kossounou of Atalanta.
Missed chance. Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan shoots with his right foot from outside the box.
Marco Carnesecchi from Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Strahinja Pavlovic fouled an AC Milan player.
Substitution for AC Milan: Zachary Athekame replaces Koni De Winter.
Substitution for AC Milan: Niclas Füllkrug replaces Santiago Giménez.
Substitution for AC Milan: Youssouf Fofana replaces Rafael Leão.
Samuele Ricci of AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta.
Rafael Leão from AC Milan missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left. Strahinja Pavlovic provided the assist.
Substitution for Atalanta: Raoul Bellanova replaces Davide Zappacosta.
Foul committed by Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan.
Nicola Zalewski from Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
assist: Éderson
Goal! Atalanta leads 3-0 against AC Milan. Giacomo Raspadori scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Éderson.
Sead Kolasinac commits a handball against Atalanta.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Giorgio Scalvini from Atalanta.
Foul committed by Matteo Gabbia of AC Milan.
Éderson from Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Rafael Leão from AC Milan had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball went to the left. Davide Bartesaghi provided the assist.
Substitution for Atalanta: Odilon Kossounou replaces Giorgio Scalvini due to injury.
The second half begins with the score at AC Milan 0, Atalanta 2.
Substitution for AC Milan: Christopher Nkunku replaces Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The first half ends with AC Milan 0, Atalanta 2.
Samuele Ricci of AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Giacomo Raspadori - Atalanta.
Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Foul by Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Sead Kolasinac against Atalanta.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan won a free kick on the right wing.
New attacking attempt. Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Marco Carnesecchi of Atalanta saves it in the right corner. The assist comes from Koni De Winter.
Foul committed by Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta.
Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Missed chance. Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan shot with his left foot from outside the box but missed.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Ruben Loftus-Cheek from AC Milan.
Sead Kolasinac of Atalanta is flagged for offside.
Rafael Leão of AC Milan makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but his shot is saved by Atalanta's goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
Rafael LeãoYellow CardRafael Leão of AC Milan receives a yellow card for a foul.
Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Rafael Leão of AC Milan.
Santiago Giménez of AC Milan attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Marco Carnesecchi of Atalanta. The assist comes from Alexis Saelemaekers with a through ball.
assist: Nikola Krstović
Goal! Atalanta leads 2-0 after Davide Zappacosta scores with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box to the center of the goal, assisted by Nikola Krstovic.
Nicola Zalewski of Atalanta commits a foul.
Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Nikola Krstovic from Atalanta commits a handball.
Atalanta wins a corner after Mike Maignan concedes.
Nicola Zalewski of Atalanta attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Mike Maignan of AC Milan saves it in the left corner. The assist came from Giacomo Raspadori.
Marten de Roon from Atalanta committed a foul.
Santiago Giménez of AC Milan won a free kick in defense.
Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by AC Milan's goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Éderson.
Nikola Krstovic of Atalanta won a free kick in the attacking area.
Koni De Winter fouled an AC Milan player.
Goal! Atalanta takes the lead 1-0 with Éderson scoring from the center of the box with a right-footed shot into the right corner.
Giacomo Raspadori's shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Charles De Ketelaere's cross.
Rafael Leão from AC Milan won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta.
Adrien Rabiot from AC Milan hits the left post with a left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Davide Bartesaghi.
Santiago Giménez of AC Milan attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by Atalanta's goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
AC Milan welcome Atalanta to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in a Serie A clash that carries serious weight for the hosts' Champions League ambitions. Sitting 12 points clear of their Bergamo visitors, Milan will be eager to solidify fourth place, while Atalanta need a statement win to keep their European hopes alive.
