- AC Milan and Genoa played to a 0-0 draw at the San Siro in Serie A’s 16th round, on the eve of Milan’s 125th anniversary
- The game was marked by a special pre-match ceremony, which included the induction of four legends into Milan’s Hall of Fame and a spectacular audiovisual show
- Despite dominating the game, Milan failed to score and were booed off the pitch by the packed stands
- Milan slipped to eighth place in the standings with 23 points, while Genoa remains unbeaten in six consecutive matches and occupies 13th place with 16 points
- The draw was a disappointing result for Milan, who were expected to win on a special occasion and in front of their home fans
Key Takeaways:
AC Milan’s 125th anniversary celebrations were dampened by a disappointing 0-0 draw against Genoa at the San Siro on Sunday. The game was marked by a special pre-match ceremony, which included the induction of several legends into Milan’s Hall of Fame, including Franco Baresi, Marco van Basten, Filippo Inzaghi, and Andriy Shevchenko. A spectacular audiovisual show also took place, as well as a parade of Milan legends such as Baresi, Van Basten, Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit, Inzaghi, Andrea Pirlo, Massimo Ambrosini, and Clarence Seedorf.
Honoring the legends, with @Emirates by our side 🏆✈️
Hall of Fame inductees take center stage as we celebrate 125 years of #ACMilan! 🔴⚫
#Emirates #FlyBetter #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/nu4pGjjHOK— AC Milan (@acmilan) December 15, 2024
During the match, the Milan players wore a special retro kit, unveiled only days earlier, to mark the occasion. However, the celebrations ended on a sour note, with the team being booed off the pitch by the packed stands. Despite dominating the game, Milan failed to score, and the draw was a disappointing result for the hosts. The team’s performance was lackluster, and the Rossoneri were unable to capitalize on their chances, leading to frustration among the fans.
The draw saw Milan slipped to eighth place with 23 points. Genoa, on the other hand, remains unbeaten in six consecutive matches and currently occupies 13th place with 16 points. The 125th anniversary celebrations will be remembered for the special ceremony and the presence of Milan legends, but the draw will be a disappointment that will linger for some time.