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Rabiot Brace Leads Milan’s 3-1 Rally at Como To Stay Three Points Off Inter

Allegri said he directed Nkunku to take the equalizing penalty, underscoring his authority.

Overview

  • Milan overturned an early deficit to win 3-1 in the rescheduled Round 16 match at Como’s Sinigaglia, handing the hosts their first home league loss of the season.
  • Marc-Oliver Kempf headed Como in front before Christopher Nkunku equalized from the spot in first-half stoppage time after Adrien Rabiot was fouled.
  • Rabiot completed the turnaround with second‑half goals at 55 and 88 minutes to secure the points.
  • Massimiliano Allegri said he chose Nkunku over Rafa Leao for the penalty, with television images showing Mike Maignan calming Leao near the touchline.
  • Maignan made multiple decisive stops on Nico Paz and Da Cunha, earning Allegri’s praise, while tactical switches helped Milan close the match and remain three points behind Inter with an unbeaten run reported at 19 games.