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Rabiot Brace and Nkunku Penalty Lift Milan Over Como, Cut Inter Gap to Three

Allegri later said he overruled the taker to assign the penalty to Nkunku.

Overview

  • Milan won 3-1 at Como in the rescheduled Matchday 16, overturning an early Kempf header at the Sinigaglia.
  • Nkunku equalized from the spot in first-half stoppage time after Allegri instructed he take the kick instead of Leao.
  • Rabiot scored twice in the second half, around the 55th and 88th minutes, to seal the comeback.
  • Maignan made multiple decisive stops, notably against Nico Paz and Da Cunha, to keep Milan level and then ahead.
  • Allegri adjusted shape during the game, reverting to a back three after halftime, as the victory left Milan three points behind Inter and clear of Napoli.