Overview
- In the rescheduled Round 16 match, Milan won 3-1 away after Kempf’s early header, as Nkunku equalized from the spot in first-half stoppage time and Rabiot struck twice after the break to cut the gap to three points and hand Como their first home league loss of the season.
- Maignan delivered several outstanding saves on Nico Paz and Da Cunha, with Allegri saying "Maignan kept us alive," and reports describe talks over the goalkeeper’s contract extension as very close.
- Allegri altered Milan’s shape three times—opening in a 4-4-2, switching to 4-3-3, then returning to a 3-5-2—to navigate Como’s pressure and steady the comeback.
- Allegri confirmed he selected Nkunku, not the eager Leao, to take the penalty, while Como coach Cesc Fàbregas argued his side would win this game most times and lamented result-focused football.
- Atalanta officially added Giacomo Raspadori, with coach Raffaele Palladino saying he completes their attack and indicating he will start from the bench at Pisa, as Kossounou and Kolasinac are available and Bellanova, Djimsiti and Lookman remain out.