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On This Day – December 30, 1979: Pescara Beat Milan for the First Time

December 30, 2022 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Italian Football, On This Day, Pescara, Serie A

On December 30, 1979, Pescara welcomed Milan at the Stadio Adriatico for what would turn out to be a historical match for the home side. It was the day when the Biancazzurri beat the Rossoneri for the first time.

On December 23, 2016, Milan beat Juventus on penalties in a pre-Christmas edition of the Italian Supercup played in Doha

On This Day – December 23, 2016: Milan Beat Juventus in Italian Supercup

December 23, 2022 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, On This Day, Serie A

On December 23, 2016, Milan beat Juventus on penalties in a pre-Christmas edition of the Italian Supercup played in Doha. It was the first trophy won by the Rossoneri in five years. Juventus, on the other hand, were right in the middle of their nine-year Scudetto winning streak.

Milan might be close to solving one of the Gordian knots holding up the much-awaited extension of Rafael Leao, the fine he has to pay to Sporting CP,

Milan Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Leao Rescues the Rossoneri

November 13, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Fiorentina, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Milan overcame Fiorentina 2-1 on the back of a second-minute Rafael Leao goal. The visitors outplayed the Rossoneri for much of the match, but the hosts won on a late own goal while not being called for an obvious penalty in the second half.

Olivier Giroud starred for the Rossoneri, scoring two goals and recording an assist in a 4-0 win over a lifeless RB Salzburg team

Milan vs Salzburg Player Ratings: Giroud Takes Over

November 2, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

In the final match of the Group Stage, Olivier Giroud starred for Milan in its 4-0 win over Salzburg. While leading his side to second-place, the striker recorded two goals and an assist in the transcendent performance. For most of the match, the Rossoneri dominated their Austrian foes, and several attacking players turned in quality performances.

In the final match of the Champions League Group Stage, Milan dispatched Salzburg 4-0 to qualify for a spot in the Round of 16

Milan vs Salzburg 4-0: Rossoneri Go Through in Champions League

November 2, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

In the final match of the Group Stage, Milan dispatched Salzburg 4-0 to qualify for a spot in the Round of 16. After resting several starters over the weekend, Stefano Pioli ran out a near-full strength starting 11. The 4-2-3-1 saw Ante Rebic start on the right wing, while Mike Maignan, who is out with a long-term injury, was again replaced by Ciprian Tatarusanu.

Torino vs Milan Player Ratings: Miranchuk and Djidji Inspire Upset

October 31, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Torino

On Matchday 12, Torino pulled a massive upset, beating Milan 2-1 after goals from Aleksei Miranchuk and Koffi Djidji. Milan's poor first-half showing forced manager Stefano Pioli to make drastic changes, with three substitutions coming on at halftime. Aside from one error, Torino's defense was in solid form and allowed the visitors just one shot on target.

20 November 2021, the date when Milan last lost an away league match before succumbing to Torino on Sunday evening.

Torino vs Milan 2-1: Watch the Match Highlights (Video)

October 30, 2022 The Cult of Calcio AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Torino

Torino wrapped the upset of the day on Sunday night as they beat Milan 2-1 thanks to a lethal one-two towards the end of the first half. Goals from Koffi Djidji and Aleksei Miranchuk built the Granata a double lead that Junior Messias' late effort could only half.

Milan Player Ratings vs Dinamo Zagreb: Gabbia and Tonali Steal the Show

October 25, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Milan moved back into second place with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Zagreb on Tuesday. The Rossoneri had many outstanding performances and easily created scoring chances, especially in second half. Matteo Gabbia and Sandro Tonali were particularly impressive for the visitors, combining to score a crucial opening goal just before halftime.

Olivier Giroud has been reportedly on the verge of extending his contract with Milan multiple times in recent weeks, but the parties need more time to put the finishing touches on their agreement. The Frenchman remains highly likely to stay, but there's a small gap between the request and the offer.

Dinamo Zagreb vs Milan 0-4: Rossoneri One Point in Front of Salzburg

October 25, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Serie A 2018-2019, Serie A 2022-2023

After playing several bench players in Milan's weekend victory over Monza, Stefano Pioli started the match with a more typical lineup. Because of the visitors' injury crisis, the 4-2-3-1 saw Gabbia and Simon Kjaer start at centre-back, while Pierre Kalulu shifted out wide as the right full-back.

Milan vs Monza Player Ratings: Brahim Leads the Rossoneri to Victory

October 22, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Monza, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Brahim Diaz and the Milan offense were sublime as the Rossoneri picked up a 4-1 win against Monza. Unwisely, the visitors deployed a fairly aggressive 3-4-2-1, and Milan had no problems picking apart their unorganized backline. While Monza's substitutes made the second half more interesting than it should have been, it was ultimately a straightforward victory for the hosts.

On October 18, 1989, Real Madrid traveled to the San Siro for a European Cup Round of 16 but Milan made short work of the Spanish side

On This Day – October 18, 1989: Milan Beat Real Madrid Again

October 18, 2022 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, On This Day, Real Madrid, Serie A

On October 18, 1989, Real Madrid traveled to the San Siro for a European Cup Round of 16. Milan made short work of the Spanish side with goals from Dutchmen Frank Rijkaard and Marco Van Basten. It all happened within the first 14 minutes. The Milan degli Olandesi ("Milan of the Dutchmen") was just too strong.

If the outcome of a football game was the exact image of the two opponents' state of form, then the Milan win over Juventus would come out as no surprise

Milan vs Juventus 2-0: Tomori and Brahim Diaz Certify Superiority

October 8, 2022 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

If the outcome of a football game was the exact image of the two opponents' state of form, then Milan's win over Juventus in Serie A matchday 9 would come as no surprise at all. The Rossoneri took all three points on offer at the San Siro as they outclassed the Old Lady 2-0 - the "most classic football score" as Italians put it.

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