Atalanta Holds AC Milan to 1-1 Draw in Serie A
AC Milan's title aspirations took a hit as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Atalanta, with Samuele Ricci and Ademola Lookman scoring the goals.
Ahanor then had a golden opportunity to level the score after being picked out by Mario Pasalic...
Atalanta salvaged a 1-1 draw against AC Milan, extending their unbeaten start to the season to nine matches. Ademola Lookman scored the equalizer for Atalanta, canceling out Samuele Ricci's early goal for Milan.
Inter Milan had taken the lead in the fourth minute through Ricci, but Atalanta's resilience paid off as they earned a point at Gewiss Stadium. The draw means Milan failed to capitalize on the opportunity to move closer to the top of the Serie A table.
A share of the spoils in Bergamo 🤝#AtalantaMilan pic.twitter.com/MTL9O4FRnk
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 28, 2025
Ahanor's clearance of a Milan corner was only partially successful, and the ball fell to a midfielder who took advantage of the opportunity. The shot deflected off Ederson and flew into the net, giving the opponents the lead. However, Atalanta showed resilience in response, with Isak Hien and Davide Zappacosta both having chances to equalize.
Ahanor then had a golden opportunity to level the score after being picked out by Mario Pasalic, but he agonizingly blazed the ball over the bar from close range, leaving Atalanta's fans hoping for a turnaround in fortune.
The goal was a significant moment for the Nigerian international, who had been waiting to score his first goal of the season. The equalizer left the match delicately balanced as the teams headed into the second half.
AC Milan upped their intensity in the second period, boosted by the introductions of Christopher Nkunku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Loftus-Cheek came on for the injured Santiago Gimenez, and the change seemed to spark Milan's attack.
The match got off to a lively start, with the Frenchman nearly making an impact. He delivered an enticing ball into the box, which Davide Bartesaghi headed back towards goal, but Youssouf Fofana's shot from close range flew wide.
As the game progressed, both teams struggled to create scoring opportunities. Hein's header from Marco Brescianini's corner lacked power and drifted wide. However, Davide Zappacosta soon threatened to change the course of the game. Cutting inside from the left flank, he unleashed a powerful right-footed drive towards goal. Fortunately for the opposing team, Mike Maignan was equal to the task, parrying the shot to safety.
Ademola Lookman is the Panini Player of the Match for #AtalantaMilan 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ShYYX0E6XT
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 28, 2025
The outcome of the match was a draw, which arguably suits Massimiliano Allegri more than Ivan Jurić. Allegri's AC Milan side remains unbeaten in nine matches across all competitions, with six wins and three draws. In contrast, Atalanta's Croatian manager Jurić was left frustrated after dropping two points at home.
The statistics underscore Atalanta's struggles, with Jurić yet to taste victory against Allegri in 10 meetings, losing six and drawing four. Moreover, Atalanta have won just three of their last 16 home league games, highlighting a concerning trend in their campaign. This latest result only adds to the pressure on Jurić and his team to regroup and find a winning formula.
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