AC Milan Takes Top Spot in Serie A Following Tense Victory Against Lazio

AC Milan achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lazio at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 29, 2025, securing their position at the top of the Serie A standings. The match’s defining moment occurred early in the second half when Rafael Leão scored after receiving a precise low cross from Fikayo Tomori, bypassing Lazio’s goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel.

Both teams showcased remarkable defensive skills throughout the match. Lazio pressured early, but Milan’s defense, led by goalkeeper Mike Maignan, held strong. Maignan made a crucial fingertip save against Mario Gila’s header, which set the tone for his continued excellence in goal. Milan struggled to create significant chances in the first half, but the introduction of Christopher Nkunku invigorated their attack, providing much-needed support to Leão.

The final moments of the match were marked by controversy as Lazio requested a penalty for a potential handball by Milan’s Strahinja Pavlovic while clearing a cross. After a VAR review, the referee, Giuseppe Collu, denied the appeal, citing that Pavlovic had been fouled first. This decision resulted in expulsions for Milan’s manager Massimiliano Allegri and Lazio’s assistant Marco Ianni due to their protests.

With this victory, AC Milan stretched their unbeaten streak to 13 matches and reinforced their top position in Serie A. The win also celebrated Leão’s 60th goal in the league since joining the team, highlighting his crucial role in their offense. Moving forward, Milan will aim to maintain their momentum, with a vital away match against Napoli on the horizon, where their defensive resilience will be critical in their title pursuit this season.