AC Milan narrowly defeated Roma, intensifying the Serie A title race with four teams separated by just one point.

03/11/2025 07:16:00 pandatv

AC Milan achieved a vital 1-0 home victory against AS Roma, thanks to Strahinja Pavlovic’s goal and a crucial penalty save by goalkeeper Mike Maignan in the dying moments.

This outcome has heated up the Serie A title race like never before, with just a one-point gap separating the top four teams. Napoli leads the table with 22 points, while Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Roma each have 21 points.

AS Roma started off stronger, controlling the match and generating numerous dangerous opportunities. Paulo Dybala came closest to scoring for the visitors, but his shot from a favorable position narrowly missed the post.

Nevertheless, AC Milan was the first to score. In the 39th minute, during a swift counterattack, Rafael Leao raced down the left wing and crossed the ball perfectly for Pavlovic to finish from close range, putting the San Siro side ahead.

Pavlovic scored the only goal of the game.

Before the first half ended, Youssouf Fofana had a chance to extend the lead, but his shot went just wide of the goal.

In the second half, Milan kept up heavy pressure, pressing proactively and aiming for a second goal. At the 63rd minute, Leao nearly scored with a skillful move in a tight space, but defender Mario Hermoso managed to clear the ball off the line, making a remarkable save for Roma.

The tension peaked in the final moments. In the 82nd minute, Roma was awarded a dangerous free kick just outside the penalty area. Dybala’s shot struck Fofana’s hand in the wall, and the referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot. However, Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan became the hero by correctly guessing the direction and saving Dybala’s penalty, securing the 1-0 victory for the hosts.

This win allows AC Milan to stay close to the leaders and makes this Serie A title race more captivating than ever.

Goal scorer: Pavlovic 39'

Starting lineups

AC Milan: Maignan, Pavlovic, Gabbia, De Winter, Bartesaghi, Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Nukunku, Leao

AS Roma: Svilar, Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso, Celik, El Aynaoui, Wesley, Kone, Christante, Soule, Dybala