Serie A Regular Season - 24

AC Milan 1 - 1 FT Como

Optus Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
57
FT
Wed, Feb 18
Italiano
AC Milan
1-1
Como
⚡ Intensity 46
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 36
Leao rescues Milan in Australian draw.

Milan Stumble as Como Resists at Optus Stadium

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A title-chasing Milan side faltered on their Australian tour, salvaged by a moment of brilliance but ultimately frustrated by a resilient Como and a late red card.

The Opening Salvo

Despite the long journey to Perth, the Stakes remained high for an AC Milan side looking to maintain pressure at the top of Serie A. They controlled possession with 53%, but it was Como who looked more clinical in the opening stages. The Upset Factor surged in the 32nd minute when N. Paz ghosted into the box to fire the visitors ahead. Milan’s backline looked disjointed, struggling to contain a Como side that racked up 10 total shots compared to Milan’s meager 6. The atmosphere at Optus Stadium shifted as the underdog took the lead, forcing the Rossoneri to chase a game that many expected them to dominate from the first whistle.

The Momentum Shift

The second half saw a desperate Milan push for an equaliser, and the Balance of the match finally tipped in their favour after the hour mark. In the 64th minute, R. Leao proved why he is the focal point of this attack, finding the back of the net following an involvement from A. Jashari. It was a lifeline for Paulo Fonseca’s men, who began to circulate the ball with more urgency. However, the lack of a clinical edge was glaring; with only four shots on target across the 90 minutes, Milan failed to turn their territorial dominance into a winning goal. Como remained a threat on the counter, testing the Milanese resolve with direct play that forced several key interventions.

The Final Stand

The match reached a boiling point in the closing stages as the Intensity spiked. Any hope of a late Milan winner was effectively extinguished in the 80th minute when M. Allegri was shown a straight red card. Reduced to ten men, the Rossoneri had to rely on the defensive sturdiness of Matteo Gabbia, who produced an outstanding performance to ensure they didn’t leave Australia empty-handed. The 1-1 draw is a bitter pill for Milan, who drop crucial points in the title race. For Como, this result reinforces their credentials as a mid-table force capable of blooding the noses of the league’s elite, leaving the Perth crowd with a high-drama conclusion.

Key Questions

How did the red card for M. Allegri impact the match?

The 80th-minute dismissal halted Milan's late offensive momentum, forcing them to focus on defending the point rather than seeking a winner.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
53%
47%
AC Milan 53%
Como 47%
Shots
6
10
AC Milan 6
Como 10
Shots on Target
4
4
AC Milan 4
Como 4
Expected Goals (xG)
0.76
1.45
AC Milan 0.76
Como 1.45
Passes
496
442
AC Milan 496
Como 442
Pass Accuracy
91%
90%
AC Milan 91%
Como 90%
Corners
4
4
AC Milan 4
Como 4
Fouls
11
12
AC Milan 11
Como 12
Yellow Cards
2
3
AC Milan 2
Como 3
Red Cards
0
0
AC Milan 0
Como 0

Match Events

N. Paz 32'
HT
46' 🔄 S. Pavlovic M. Gabbia
N. Paz 🟨 53'
56' 🔄 S. Ricci Y. Fofana
56' 🔄 Z. Athekame A. Saelemaekers
62' 🔄 C. Nkunku N. Fullkrug
J. Butez 🟨 63'
64' R. Leao (A. Jashari)
68' 🟨 R. Leao
J. Ramon 🟨 68'
I. Van der Brempt A. Valle 🔄 71'
N. Paz A. Douvikas 🔄 71'
M. Caqueret J. Rodriguez 🔄 78'
S. Roberto L. Da Cunha 🔄 78'
80' 🟥 M. Allegri
82' 🔄 R. Leao C. Pulisic
87' 🟨 A. Saelemaekers
M. Vojvoda I. Smolcic 🔄 90'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

AC Milan

Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Fikayo Tomori
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Koni De Winter
MAGNET
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
83
Passes
8
Duels
Strahinja Pavlović
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Zachary Athekame
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
56
Entry
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Luka Modrić
MAGNET
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
64
Passes
10
Duels
Ardon Jashari
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Davide Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Rafael Leão
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Christopher Nkunku
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Lorenzo Torriani
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pietro Terracciano
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Gabbia
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pervis Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssouf Fofana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Pulišić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Saelemaekers
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niclas Füllkrug
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Como

Goalkeepers
Jean Butez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jacobo Ramón
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Diego Carlos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc-Oliver Kempf
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ignace Van der Brempt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Sergi Roberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
78
Entry
Máximo Perrone
MAGNET
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
58
Passes
11
Duels
Mërgim Vojvoda
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Maxence Caqueret
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Martin Baturina
MAGNET
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
50
Passes
12
Duels
Nico Paz
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Mauro Vigorito
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Noel Törnqvist
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Čavlina
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álex Valle
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alberto Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Smolčić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Da Cunha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Lahdo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anastasios Douvikas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Addai
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
15/01/2026 Como 1 - 3 AC Milan Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
15/03/2025 AC Milan 2 - 1 Como Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
14/01/2025 Como 1 - 2 AC Milan Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
15/01/2026
1 - 3
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
15/03/2025
2 - 1
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
14/01/2025
1 - 2
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
AC Milan Win
Como Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 24 58 57 19 +38 WSassuolo 0 - 5 Inter (08-02-2026)WCremonese 0 - 2 Inter (01-02-2026)WInter 6 - 2 Pisa (23-01-2026)WUdinese 0 - 1 Inter (17-01-2026)WInter 1 - 0 Lecce (14-01-2026)
2 AC Milan 23 50 38 17 +21 WBologna 0 - 3 AC Milan (03-02-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 AC Milan (25-01-2026)WAC Milan 1 - 0 Lecce (18-01-2026)WComo 1 - 3 AC Milan (15-01-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-01-2026)
3 Napoli 24 49 36 23 +13 WGenoa 2 - 3 Napoli (07-02-2026)WNapoli 2 - 1 Fiorentina (31-01-2026)LJuventus 3 - 0 Napoli (25-01-2026)WNapoli 1 - 0 Sassuolo (17-01-2026)DNapoli 0 - 0 Parma (14-01-2026)
4 Juventus 24 46 41 20 +21 DJuventus 2 - 2 Lazio (08-02-2026)WParma 1 - 4 Juventus (01-02-2026)WJuventus 3 - 0 Napoli (25-01-2026)LCagliari 1 - 0 Juventus (17-01-2026)WJuventus 5 - 0 Cremonese (12-01-2026)
5 AS Roma 24 46 29 14 +15 WAS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari (09-02-2026)LUdinese 1 - 0 AS Roma (02-02-2026)DAS Roma 1 - 1 AC Milan (25-01-2026)WTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (18-01-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 0 Sassuolo (10-01-2026)
6 Como 23 41 37 16 +21 DComo 0 - 0 Atalanta (01-02-2026)WComo 6 - 0 Torino (24-01-2026)WLazio 0 - 3 Como (19-01-2026)LComo 1 - 3 AC Milan (15-01-2026)DComo 1 - 1 Bologna (10-01-2026)
7 Atalanta 24 39 32 21 +11 WAtalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese (09-02-2026)DComo 0 - 0 Atalanta (01-02-2026)WAtalanta 4 - 0 Parma (25-01-2026)DPisa 1 - 1 Atalanta (16-01-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 0 Torino (10-01-2026)
8 Lazio 24 33 26 23 +3 DJuventus 2 - 2 Lazio (08-02-2026)WLazio 3 - 2 Genoa (30-01-2026)DLecce 0 - 0 Lazio (24-01-2026)LLazio 0 - 3 Como (19-01-2026)WVerona 0 - 1 Lazio (11-01-2026)
9 Udinese 24 32 27 36 -9 LLecce 2 - 1 Udinese (08-02-2026)WUdinese 1 - 0 AS Roma (02-02-2026)WVerona 1 - 3 Udinese (26-01-2026)LUdinese 0 - 1 Inter (17-01-2026)DUdinese 2 - 2 Pisa (10-01-2026)
10 Bologna 24 30 32 31 +1 LBologna 0 - 1 Parma (08-02-2026)LBologna 0 - 3 AC Milan (03-02-2026)LGenoa 3 - 2 Bologna (25-01-2026)LBologna 1 - 2 Fiorentina (18-01-2026)WVerona 2 - 3 Bologna (15-01-2026)
11 Sassuolo 24 29 27 34 -7 LSassuolo 0 - 5 Inter (08-02-2026)WPisa 1 - 3 Sassuolo (31-01-2026)WSassuolo 1 - 0 Cremonese (25-01-2026)LNapoli 1 - 0 Sassuolo (17-01-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 0 Sassuolo (10-01-2026)
12 Cagliari 24 28 28 33 -5 LAS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari (09-02-2026)WCagliari 4 - 0 Verona (31-01-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 2 Cagliari (24-01-2026)WCagliari 1 - 0 Juventus (17-01-2026)LGenoa 3 - 0 Cagliari (12-01-2026)
13 Torino 24 27 24 42 -18 DFiorentina 2 - 2 Torino (07-02-2026)WTorino 1 - 0 Lecce (01-02-2026)LComo 6 - 0 Torino (24-01-2026)LTorino 0 - 2 AS Roma (18-01-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 0 Torino (10-01-2026)
14 Parma 24 26 16 30 -14 WBologna 0 - 1 Parma (08-02-2026)LParma 1 - 4 Juventus (01-02-2026)LAtalanta 4 - 0 Parma (25-01-2026)DParma 0 - 0 Genoa (18-01-2026)DNapoli 0 - 0 Parma (14-01-2026)
15 Genoa 24 23 29 37 -8 LGenoa 2 - 3 Napoli (07-02-2026)LLazio 3 - 2 Genoa (30-01-2026)WGenoa 3 - 2 Bologna (25-01-2026)DParma 0 - 0 Genoa (18-01-2026)WGenoa 3 - 0 Cagliari (12-01-2026)
16 Cremonese 24 23 21 33 -12 LAtalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese (09-02-2026)LCremonese 0 - 2 Inter (01-02-2026)LSassuolo 1 - 0 Cremonese (25-01-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Verona (19-01-2026)LJuventus 5 - 0 Cremonese (12-01-2026)
17 Lecce 24 21 15 31 -16 WLecce 2 - 1 Udinese (08-02-2026)LTorino 1 - 0 Lecce (01-02-2026)DLecce 0 - 0 Lazio (24-01-2026)LAC Milan 1 - 0 Lecce (18-01-2026)LInter 1 - 0 Lecce (14-01-2026)
18 Fiorentina 24 18 27 38 -11 DFiorentina 2 - 2 Torino (07-02-2026)LNapoli 2 - 1 Fiorentina (31-01-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 2 Cagliari (24-01-2026)WBologna 1 - 2 Fiorentina (18-01-2026)DFiorentina 1 - 1 AC Milan (11-01-2026)
19 Pisa 24 15 19 40 -21 DVerona 0 - 0 Pisa (06-02-2026)LPisa 1 - 3 Sassuolo (31-01-2026)LInter 6 - 2 Pisa (23-01-2026)DPisa 1 - 1 Atalanta (16-01-2026)DUdinese 2 - 2 Pisa (10-01-2026)
20 Verona 24 15 18 41 -23 DVerona 0 - 0 Pisa (06-02-2026)LCagliari 4 - 0 Verona (31-01-2026)LVerona 1 - 3 Udinese (26-01-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Verona (19-01-2026)LVerona 2 - 3 Bologna (15-01-2026)