AC Milan’s 125th anniversary celebrations fell flat as the Rossoneri were held to a disappointing goalless draw against Genoa at the San Siro on Sunday. The result leaves Milan eighth in Serie A, a significant 14 points behind leaders Atalanta.
Milan failed to deliver on the pitch in front of a packed stadium and club legends like Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, and Andrea Pirlo. Alvaro Morata came closest, hitting the crossbar late in the match, but the lacklustre performance was met with frustration from fans, who displayed banners criticising the club’s American ownership.
Manager Paulo Fonseca, dealing with injuries and his dissatisfaction with senior players, fielded academy talents like 17-year-old Mattia Liberali. Despite his optimism about the team’s desire, the failure to find the net highlighted ongoing struggles.
Elsewhere, Fiorentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bologna, ending their three-month unbeaten streak in Serie A. The win pushed Bologna to seventh, with coach Vincenzo Italiano enjoying a satisfying victory over his former club.
Meanwhile, Como secured a dramatic 2-0 win over Roma with two stoppage-time goals, keeping the capital side just two points above the relegation zone.
The weekend action sets up an intriguing clash on Monday, with Lazio hosting Inter Milan as both teams aim to keep pace with league leaders Atalanta.
