Serie A: AC Milan Come from Behind to Beat Como 2-1 and Climb into Top Seven

AC Milan came from behind to beat Como 2-1, with Tijjani Reijnders scoring the winner, while Dele Alli's debut for Como ended in disaster with a red card after just 10 minutes.

AC Milan's resurgence continued as they came from behind to defeat Como 2-1 at San Siro, extending their unbeaten streak against Como to 14 matches, a run that dates back to the 1984/85 season. Following their impressive comeback against Lecce last week, Milan sought to carry their momentum forward with a strong start. However, Yunus Musah squandered a golden opportunity inside the first five minutes, firing wide with the goal at his mercy after a swift Rossoneri attack.

A solid comeback from @acmilan to secure all three points 🔥👊#MilanComo #KeepRacismOUT pic.twitter.com/bkvq3sYD1t

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Como seized control of the match after Musah's miss, dominating proceedings until they finally broke through Mike Maignan's defenses beyond the half-hour mark. The French goalkeeper was subsequently kept busy, rushing off his line to thwart Nico Paz's effort. However, he was unable to prevent Lucas Da Cunha from scoring just a minute later. A well-crafted move by Como culminated in Assane Diao finding Paz, who cleverly laid the ball off to Da Cunha. The latter then unleashed a precise, first-time shot that found the bottom corner with ease, giving Como a deserved lead.

Marc-Oliver Kempf had a glorious opportunity to double Como's lead before halftime, escaping Matteo Gabbia's marking to meet a cross. However, Mike Maignan made a crucial save to deny Kempf and keep Milan's deficit at one goal.

The Milan faithful were growing increasingly frustrated with their team's lackluster performance, and the San Siro crowd voiced their discontent with loud whistles as the players left the field at halftime. In response, Sergio Conceicao made a double substitution at the break, including the replacement of Theo Hernandez.

Tijjani Reijnders is the Panini Player of the Match following his goal and assist 🏆👏#MilanComo pic.twitter.com/9vFPwTqAvf

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Como started the second half brightly, and Lucas Da Cunha thought he had scored his second goal of the match just five minutes after the restart. However, his effort was ruled out by VAR due to a marginal offside call. Milan capitalized on this reprieve, scoring the equalizing goal moments later. Tijjani Reijnders delivered a precise ball into the box, finding Christian Pulisic, who scored with an instinctive strike from a tight angle.

The match was now evenly poised, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Da Cunha forced Maignan into a good save, while Reijnders' effort struck the bar before going over. The momentum was shifting in Milan's favor, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the match.

The substitution of Tammy Abraham proved to be a masterstroke for Milan, as his physical presence and hold-up play allowed him to bring others into the game. Abraham's clever play released Tijjani Reijnders down the right flank, and the Dutchman slotted the ball past the goalkeeper at the near post, giving Milan a hard-fought lead.

Como's desperation to equalize led to the introduction of Dele Alli, who made his debut for the club after a prolonged absence from competitive football. However, Alli's return was short-lived, as he was sent off just 10 minutes after coming on for a reckless challenge on Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The red card effectively ended Como's hopes of salvaging a point, allowing Milan to secure a crucial victory.

The win marked Milan's second consecutive league victory, a feat they have achieved only three times this season. The three points propelled Milan into the top seven, while Como's winless streak extended to three matches. The victory was a welcome boost for Milan, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.