- AC Milan defeated Como 2-1 in a rescheduled Serie A Round 19 match
- Theo Hernandez scored his 30th league goal, becoming Milan’s highest-scoring defender in history
- Rafael Leao scored the winner in the 76th minute to complete the comeback
- Milan’s manager Sergio Conceicao achieved his first league win, with all three victories under his leadership coming from behind
- Alvaro Morata and Christian Pulisic suffered injuries during the match and will miss Saturday’s derby d’Italia against Juventus
Key Takeaways:
AC Milan overcame a one-goal deficit to secure a 2-1 victory against Como in a rescheduled Serie A Round 19 match. This win marked Milan’s first league triumph under Sergio Conceicao, continuing a trend of comeback victories during his tenure.
The game’s opening goal came in the 60th minute when 19-year-old Assane Diao found the net with a low shot, scoring his debut goal for Como. Milan responded swiftly, equalizing in the 71st minute through Theo Hernandez, who struck a stunning volley from a corner. Hernandez’s goal was historic, as it made him Milan’s highest-scoring defender in Serie A with 30 goals, surpassing club icon Paolo Maldini.
Théo Hernández is now the highest goalscoring defender for AC Milan in Serie A history, breaking Paolo Maldini's record.
30 leaue goals and counting for the Rossoneri. 🔴⚫ pic.twitter.com/SqfnXqOJJX
— Squawka (@Squawka) January 14, 2025
Five minutes later, Rafael Leao completed the turnaround, chipping the advancing Como goalkeeper to seal the victory for the Rossoneri. Despite the win, Milan faced a setback as key forwards Alvaro Morata and Christian Pulisic sustained injuries, ruling them out for the upcoming match against Juventus.
The victory lifted Milan to seventh place in the Serie A standings with 31 points, while Como remains in 16th position with 19 points.