At the iconic San Siro, AC Milan emerged winner over Crvena zvezda with a tightly contested 2-1 victory. The game saw its first breakthrough when Rafael Leao found the net in the 42nd minute, only for Radonjic to restore parity in the 67th.
Tammy Abraham then delivered the decisive strike in the 87th minute, securing a pivotal three points for the Rossoneri. Below, we have analyzed the game’s standout points.
Standout points of the game:
1. Leao’s Steller Scoring Year
Rafael Leao has scored 17 goals in 2024, marking his best year since joining AC Milan.
2. Leao’s Champions League Milestone
Leao scored in consecutive Champions League matches for the first time and netted his first home goal in the tournament since November 2023.
3. Milan’s Winning Streak
AC Milan achieved four consecutive Champions League victories, a feat last matched in 2025.
4. Leao Fofana Partnership
Youssouf Fofana assisted both of Leao’s Champions League goals this season and has set up 3 of his last four goals.
5. Abrahams’s Rising Form
Tammy Abraham scored his second consecutive Champions League goal this season, his best run since 2019/20 with Chelsea.
To sum up, AC Milan’s resilience and tactical precision were on full display as they edged past Crvena Zvezda. These statistical insights underscore the pivotal performances that fueled this critical victory, propelling the Rossoneri further in their Champions League journey.