After finding themselves on the brink of a fourth consecutive Serie A defeat last weekend, AC Milan staged a sensational late comeback to beat Lecce 3-2. That victory not only prevented a historic losing streak—their worst since April 1986—but also reignited their push for consistency. Now, the Rossoneri will be targeting consecutive league wins, something they have managed only twice this season. Their next challenge? Como—a team that hasn’t beaten them since the 1984/85 season (W8, D5).
This fixture marks Milan’s return to the San Siro for the first time since Lazio ended their impressive 13-game unbeaten run across all competitions at the start of March. Defensive frailties have been a concern for Stefano Pioli’s men, as they have conceded twice in each of their last four Serie A matches. In their entire top-flight history, Milan have only suffered such a defensive run three times before.
Can Como cause another upset?
While Milan remains a heavyweight in Italian football, Como have made a habit of troubling the country’s elite this season. Cesc Fàbregas’ side has already registered statement victories over Napoli, Atalanta, Roma, and Fiorentina. Their resilience has lifted them seven points clear of the relegation zone, and with just one defeat in their last four league outings (W2, D1), they will be optimistic heading into the final stretch of the campaign. The fixture list also works in their favor—eight of their remaining ten games are against bottom-half teams.
However, Milan is not one of those, and an away win at the San Siro remains a daunting task. Como have collected just 10 of their 29 points on the road this season (W2, D4, L8), and their historical record against Milan in Serie A away fixtures is unimpressive (W1, D4, L7).
Key Players to Watch
- Rafael Leão – The Portuguese winger scored in January’s reverse fixture and played a crucial role in Milan’s late heroics against Lecce, assisting the winner. He now has three direct goal contributions in as many games (1 goal, 2 assists) and will be eager to extend that run.
- Assane Diao – Como’s January acquisition opened his account for the club in the reverse fixture against Milan and has since netted four more times. However, only one of those goals has come in an away fixture, something he’ll be keen to improve on.
Hot Stat
AC Milan have developed a worrying habit of conceding late, with goals shipped in the 80th minute or later in three of their last four Serie A home matches. Como, who have shown a knack for upsetting big clubs, will be hoping to capitalize on any late lapses.
As Milan look to solidify their top-four position and Como fight for safety, this clash promises to be an intriguing battle at the San Siro.
