Overview
- Marc-Oliver Kempf headed Como in front before Christopher Nkunku converted a first-half stoppage-time penalty and Adrien Rabiot struck twice after the break to seal a 3-1 Milan win.
- Mike Maignan produced multiple crucial saves on Nico Paz and Da Cunha, with both coaches highlighting his influence on the result.
- Massimiliano Allegri said he instructed Nkunku to take the penalty despite Rafael Leão's request and detailed in-game switches between 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 3-5-2.
- The victory made Milan the first team to win at the Sinigaglia this Serie A season and kept them within three points of Inter, overtaking Napoli in the standings.
- Reports say Milan are close to renewing Maignan's contract, potentially to 2031, while Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino presented new signing Giacomo Raspadori and praised his impact on their attack.