Serie A Regular Season - 27
Cremonese 0 - 2 FT AC Milan
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ Y. Fofana ↑S. Ricci 62'
↓ A. Saelemaekers ↑N. Fullkrug 62'
66' ↓ M. Bianchetti ↑F. Terracciano
66' ↓ J. Vardy ↑M. Djuric
66' ↓ A. Zerbin ↑T. Barbieri
76' F. Terracciano
↓ C. Pulisic ↑C. Nkunku 78'
↓ F. Tomori ↑Z. Athekame 78'
82' ↓ J. Vandeputte ↑A. Grassi
85' Y. Maleh
↓ D. Bartesaghi ↑P. Estupinan 89'
S. Pavlovic (L. Modric) 90'
R. Leao (C. Nkunku) 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
Emil Audero 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matteo Bianchetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Francesco Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiano Luperto 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Alessio Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Morten Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jari Vandeputte 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Youssef Maleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giuseppe Pezzella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Federico Bonazzoli 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jamie Vardy
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Marco Silvestri 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lapo Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Filippo Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Barbieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikayil Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romano Floriani Mussolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Bondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Payero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milan Đurić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fikayo Tomori 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Koni De Winter 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Strahinja Pavlović 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Midfielders
Alexis Saelemaekers
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Youssouf Fofana
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Luka Modrić 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
68
Passes
5
Duels
Adrien Rabiot
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Davide Bartesaghi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Christian Pulišić
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Rafael Leão
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Pietro Terracciano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Pittarella
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zachary Athekame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pervis Estupiñán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardon Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niclas Füllkrug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher Nkunku 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
16
Minutes
6.9
Rating
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 |
Cremonese Win
AC Milan Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 27 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +24
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -20
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Stoppage Time Stunner at Stadio Giovanni Zini
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. AC Milan secured a vital victory through late clinical finishing after struggling to break down a resilient Cremonese side.
A Shooting Gallery in Cremona
The match at Stadio Giovanni Zini began with a frantic tempo as AC Milan sought to impose their authority. A barrage of 20 shots from the visitors turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet for 89 minutes, the deadlock remained stubbornly intact. The Intensity was high from the outset, with Milan dominating the ball but failing to find the clinical edge required. Adrien Rabiot was central to everything, pulling the strings in midfield and creating three significant opportunities. However, Cremonese stood firm, absorbing immense pressure and occasionally threatening on the break to keep the Upset Factor alive in front of their home support.
The Stoppage Time Surge
Just as it looked like the points would be shared, the game exploded into life. The Balance of the match shifted decisively in the 90th minute. A moment of pure veteran class from Luka Modrić provided the breakthrough, as his pinpoint delivery found S. Pavlovic, who powered home the opening goal. The breakthrough shattered the spirit of the hosts, who had defended heroically. The drama didn't end there; with Cremonese pushing forward in desperation, Milan struck again. In the fourth minute of added time, R. Leao latched onto a pass from C. Nkunku to double the lead and silence the stadium, ensuring all three points headed back to Milan.
Implications for the Top Two
This result carries massive Stakes for the Serie A table. By securing the win, AC Milan cement their second-place position and keep the pressure on the league leaders with 12 games remaining. For Cremonese, the defeat is a bitter pill to swallow after such a disciplined defensive performance, leaving them precariously close to the relegation zone. The impact of the bench was clear, as Nkunku provided the late assist to seal the result. Our take is that Milan’s ability to find a way through in the final seconds demonstrates the championship pedigree needed for the run-in. They exit Stadio Giovanni Zini with their Champions League ambitions firmly on track, while Cremonese must regroup quickly for the survival battle ahead.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Luka Modrić?
Modrić provided the vital assist for S. Pavlovic's 90th-minute header, breaking the deadlock in a thrilling finale.
How did substitute Luka Modrić change the game?
Modrić actually started the match, proving his class by delivering the match-winning assist in the final minute.
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.
Scudetto Chase: Milan Cannot Afford a Slip-Up
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. This match serves as a mandatory hurdle for AC Milan if they want to maintain their grip on the championship race.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be clearer for AC Milan. Sitting in 2nd place, they travel to Stadio Giovanni Zini knowing that only a win sustains their title ambitions. Milan has been formidable on their travels this season, boasting a 61.5% away win rate. On the flip side, Cremonese is languishing in 16th, struggling with a Form rating that shows they haven't tasted victory in their last five league outings. While the gap in quality is significant, the pressure of the title race often levels the playing field in these late-season encounters.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Milan’s high-octane attack against a resilient home goalkeeper. The Stars of the Milan frontline, including Rafael Leão, C. Pulišić, and C. Nkunku, will look to overwhelm the home defense from the whistle. Cremonese’s primary hope lies with Emil Audero, who has been statistically immense with 4.6 saves per game. If Audero can maintain his "on fire" status, he might just frustrate a Milan side that sometimes struggles to finish clinical chances.
Our Verdict
Expect a match of heavy possession for the visitors. Milan will look to use their superior width and the creative spark of their midfield to stretch the Cremonese block. While the home side will likely sit deep and play for a draw, the sheer depth of quality in the Milan squad should prevail. We expect the deadlock to be broken through a moment of individual brilliance, leading to a professional away victory that keeps the pressure on the league leaders.