AC Milan secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Como in their Serie A match on March 15, 2025, at San Siro Stadium. Dele Alli made his return to competitive football after a two-year absence, coming on as a substitute for Como. However, his comeback was cut short when he was sent off just ten minutes later following a foul on Ruben Loftus-Cheek, a decision that even saw teammate Kyle Walker appealing to the referee. Prior to Alli’s red card, Lucas Da Cunha had given Como the lead with a precise first-half strike. Milan’s response came in the second half, with Christian Pulisic equalizing and Tijjani Reijnders scoring the decisive goal.
AC Milan Triumphs Over Como Amidst Dramatic Moments
Match Details: AC Milan vs Como
📅 Date: March 15, 2025
🏟 Venue: San Siro Stadium, Milan
🏆 Competition: Serie A
⏱ Final Score: AC Milan 2-1 Como
Match Summary
- First Half:
- ⚽ Goal (Como): Lucas Da Cunha scored in the first half to give Como a surprise lead.
- Como defended well and frustrated Milan, going into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.
- Second Half:
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🔴 Red Card: Dele Alli (Como) made his debut in the second half but was sent off just 10 minutes later for a foul on Ruben Loftus-Cheek. His teammate Kyle Walker tried to plead his case, but the referee upheld the decision.- ⚽ Goal (Milan): Christian Pulisic equalized for Milan.
- ⚽ Goal (Milan): Tijjani Reijnders scored the winning goal, completing the comeback.
Key Moments
- Dele Alli’s Controversial Debut: Marked his return to football after two years but was sent off within 10 minutes of coming on.
- Milan’s Second-Half Comeback: Pulisic and Reijnders secured an important victory for the Rossoneri.
- Como’s Early Lead: Da Cunha’s goal shocked Milan early, but Como couldn’t hold on after going down to 10 men.
Milan fought hard to secure the win, keeping their hopes alive in the league, while Como will be disappointed with how the match turned out.
