Serie A: Milan Wins 2-1 Against Napoli, Takes Top Spot
AC Milan beats Napoli 2-1 in Serie A match despite playing with 10 men after Pervis Estupiñán's red card. Christian Pulisic scores crucial goal.
The game's dynamics shifted dramatically when Pervis Estupiñán received a straight red card in the 57th minute for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity...
AC Milan secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Napoli, moving to the top of the Serie A table with 12 points, tied with Napoli and Roma. The Rossoneri got off to a perfect start, with Alexis Saelemaekers scoring in the third minute, capitalizing on a precise cross from Theo Hernández. Christian Pulisic doubled the lead just 28 minutes later with a well-taken goal, showcasing his impressive form.
The game got off to a quick start for AC Milan, with Christian Pulisic making a swift run behind Luca Marianucci and delivering a precise pass to Alexis Saelemaekers, who slotted home the opening goal just three minutes in.
As Napoli pushed forward, they created their first significant chances, testing Mike Maignan with a header from Miguel Gutierrez and a curling effort from Scott McTominay. Maignan made crucial saves to deny Napoli an equalizer. Strahinja Pavlovic's improvised shot sailed wide, but Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa's powerful attempt flew over the bar.
Although Youssouf Fofana couldn't capitalize on a swift Milan counter, he soon played a key role in setting up the hosts' second goal. Pavlovic's powerful run ended with a pass to Fofana, who perfectly set up Christian Pulisic to score, making it 2-0 in favor of AC Milan.
Milan's promising start to the match was disrupted in the second half when disaster struck. After Mike Maignan saved Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa's header, the ball rebounded to Giovanni Di Lorenzo, who was fouled by Pervis Estupiñán. Estupiñán's foul on Giovanni Di Lorenzo resulted in a penalty, which Kevin De Bruyne converted, narrowing the deficit for Napoli to 2-1. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Milan held firm, with goalkeeper Mike Maignan making crucial saves to preserve the lead.
Following the red card, Milan made a tactical substitution, bringing on Davide Bartesaghi for Christian Pulisic. The match became a test of Milan's defensive resilience against Napoli's patient possession-based approach. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Milan held firm, with Napoli unable to capitalize on their opportunities. Di Lorenzo's header sailed wide, and Milan's defense weathered the storm. However, the team faced another challenge when Fikayo Tomori went off injured, adding to Milan's defensive concerns.
A huge win for @acmilan 👏🔥#MilanNapoli pic.twitter.com/C5ph0sLlEO
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 28, 2025
Milan made a tactical substitution, bringing on Davide Bartesaghi for Christian Pulisic, as the match turned into a test of endurance. With Napoli pushing forward, the question became whether Milan's defensive resilience or Napoli's patient possession-based approach would prevail. Despite being a man down, Milan's determination paid off, with Adrien Rabiot exemplifying their spirit by blocking Eljif Elmas' shot.
Milan weathered the storm, with Luka Modrić deflecting David Neres' strike onto the woodwork. The Rossoneri's defensive efforts paid off, and they managed to see out the match, winning 2-1 and extending their winning streak to four consecutive Serie A matches. This victory also propelled them to the top of the table.
The win had significant implications, as Milan ended Napoli's impressive run of 16 league matches unbeaten, which had been the longest such streak in Europe's top five leagues. The Rossoneri's determination and defensive solidity ultimately earned them the three points, and they celebrated a hard-fought victory.
Goal, assist and Panini Player of the Match award for Christian Pulisic 👏🏆#MilanNapoli pic.twitter.com/VSgbBBUFhY
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 28, 2025
Next Steps
This win marks Milan's third consecutive victory in the league, solidifying their position at the top of the table. Napoli, on the other hand, will look to bounce back when they host Genoa on October 5. Milan's next challenge will be against Juventus in a highly anticipated match on the same day. With this victory, Milan has demonstrated their resilience and depth, proving they can overcome adversity to achieve success.
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