Serie A Regular Season - 1

AC Milan 1 - 2 FT Cremonese

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

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Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Sat, Aug 23
Italiano
AC Milan
1-2
Cremonese
⚡ Intensity 51
⚖️ Balance 56
🏆 Stakes 33
🎲 Upset 0
Cremonese stun Milan in clinical display.

Smash and Grab: Cremonese Defy Logic at San Siro

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A tactical masterclass in efficiency saw Milan's overwhelming dominance count for nothing as the visitors snatched a historic away victory through sheer clinical finishing.

Dominance Without Delivery

The atmosphere at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza suggested a routine home win, but football rarely follows the script. From the opening exchanges, AC Milan unleashed a relentless offensive, maintaining an Intensity rating of 7.9 that pinned the visitors deep. Alexis Saelemaekers was the architect of this pressure, delivering four key passes as he searched for a gap in the grigiorossi armor. Despite controlling 64% of possession and firing a barrage of shots, the Rossoneri lacked the final clinical touch. A staggering 24 shots turned the stadium into a shooting gallery, yet the scoreboard remained unbothered, setting the stage for one of the most statistically improbable results of the season as the home side struggled to convert territory into tangible advantage.

Pavlovic Responds to Baschirotto

The narrative shifted dramatically in the 28th minute when Cremonese struck against the run of play. F. Baschirotto rose highest to meet an A. Zerbin cross, shocking the home crowd with a powerful finish. This unexpected Upset Factor forced Milan into an even higher gear. The lead changed hands in spirit if not in score, as the hosts fought desperately to restore Balance before the break. Their persistence was rewarded in the 45th minute when S. Pavlovic connected with a P. Estupinan delivery to level the match. It felt like the inevitable correction of a lopsided encounter, sending the teams into the tunnel with Milan seemingly poised to take control of the second half.

Bonazzoli's Clinical Strike Seals the Points

The second half mirrored the first, with Milan camping in the opposition half, but the Stakes reached a boiling point at the hour mark. In a rare foray forward, G. Pezzella found F. Bonazzoli, who produced a moment of pure quality to put Cremonese 2-1 ahead in the 61st minute. The final half-hour was a desperate siege; Milan won 9 corners and finished with an xG of 1.92, yet they could not find a second equalizer. Cremonese's defense, bolstered by four crucial saves, held firm against the 16 shots taken from inside their own box. When the final whistle blew, the disparity was clear: Milan had the stats, but Cremonese had the points, leaving the San Siro faithful in a state of stunned disbelief at their team's wastefulness.

Key Questions

What made Federico Baschirotto the Man of the Match?

Baschirotto earned an 8.6 rating by scoring the opening goal and leading a defensive effort that weathered 24 Milan shots.

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
64%
36%
AC Milan 64%
Cremonese 36%
Shots
24
4
AC Milan 24
Cremonese 4
Shots on Target
6
3
AC Milan 6
Cremonese 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.92
0.21
AC Milan 1.92
Cremonese 0.21
Passes
608
340
AC Milan 608
Cremonese 340
Pass Accuracy
91%
82%
AC Milan 91%
Cremonese 82%
Corners
9
2
AC Milan 9
Cremonese 2
Fouls
10
14
AC Milan 10
Cremonese 14
Yellow Cards
1
4
AC Milan 1
Cremonese 4
Red Cards
0
0
AC Milan 0
Cremonese 0

Match Events

F. Baschirotto (A. Zerbin) 28'
45' S. Pavlovic (P. Estupinan)
HT
46' 🔄 P. Estupinan A. Jimenez
Alberto Grassi 🟨 48'
J. Vandeputte M. Payero 🔄 56'
A. Grassi W. Bondo 🔄 56'
F. Bonazzoli (G. Pezzella) 61'
65' 🔄 F. Tomori S. Chukwueze
D. Okereke A. Sanabria 🔄 65'
74' 🔄 L. Modric A. Jashari
Martín Payero 🟨 77'
78' 🟨 Álex Jiménez
M. Bianchetti F. Ceccherini 🔄 83'
F. Bonazzoli M. De Luca 🔄 84'
Warren Bondo 🟨 88'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

AC Milan

Goalkeepers
M. Maignan
SIEVE
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
F. Tomori
MAGNET
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
80
Passes
2
Duels
M. Gabbia
MAGNET
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
80
Passes
9
Duels
S. Pavlovic
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
A. Saelemaekers
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
R. Loftus-Cheek
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
L. Modric
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Y. Fofana
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
P. Estupinan
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
S. Gimenez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
C. Pulisic
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
BENCH
P. Terracciano
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Pittarella
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. De Winter
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Jimenez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Z. Athekame
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ricci
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Jashari
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Y. Musah
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Chukwueze
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won

Cremonese

Goalkeepers
E. Audero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Terracciano
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
F. Baschirotto
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Bianchetti
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Midfielders
A. Zerbin
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
M. Collocolo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Grassi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
J. Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
G. Pezzella
SHIELD
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Forwards
D. Okereke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
F. Bonazzoli
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
M. Silvestri
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Nava
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Sernicola
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Floriani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Folino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Castagnetti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Payero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Bondo
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
D. Lordkipanidze
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. De Luca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
23/08/2025 AC Milan 1 - 2 Cremonese Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
03/05/2023 AC Milan 1 - 1 Cremonese Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
08/11/2022 Cremonese 0 - 0 AC Milan Serie A Stadio Giovanni Zini
23/08/2025
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
03/05/2023
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
08/11/2022
Serie A Stadio Giovanni Zini
AC Milan Win
Cremonese Win
Draw

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