Rafael Leao's decisive goal secured Milan's victory in the crucial match against Juventus. Details and analysis of the key moments of the game.
Milan defeated Juventus 2-1 in a dramatic match. The decisive goal in the 78th minute was scored by Rafael Leão, outshining the Vlahović - Çalhanoğlu duo for the Turin side.
Toxic derby with a VAR verdict
The match started with intense clashes—already in the 5th minute, Camavinga received a yellow card for a tackle against Locatelli. In the 23rd minute, Juventus took the lead after Çalhanoğlu's penalty strike, awarded for Calabria's handball.
The turning point came in the 55th minute: after a VAR review, the referee disallowed Weah's goal for offside and showed a red card to Dante for a reckless foul on Pulić.
We controlled the game, but one incident changed everything. The red card was overly harsh.
— Максимилиано Аллегри, главный тренер Ювентуса
Tactical duel between Pioli and Allegri
Milan switched to a 3-5-2 formation after Dante's dismissal, utilizing flank runs from Leao and Theo Hernandez. The decisive moment: Leao outplayed Gatti with a first touch after Bennacer's pass and struck a powerful low shot.
The victory moves Milan to 2nd place in the standings, trailing Inter by 4 points. Juventus risks dropping out of the Champions League zone.