Kempf scores early but then concedes the penalty that sparks Milan’s response as the Rossoneri secure a clinical away win on Matchday 16.
Milan kept pace with Inter at the top of the Serie A table by securing a hard-fought 3-1 away win over an impressive Como side, handing the Lariani their first home defeat of the season. Max Allegri’s team showed resilience and ruthlessness, overturning an early deficit thanks to goals from Nkunku and a dominant Adrien Rabiot, while Mike Maignan proved decisive between the posts.
Como started brightly and immediately put Milan under pressure. Their aggressive, technically sharp approach caused real problems for the Rossoneri’s initial 4-4-2 setup, with Kempf rising highest from a set-piece to head the hosts into a deserved early lead. Moments later, Maignan was forced into a flying save to deny Nico Paz, who came close to doubling the advantage.
Allegri reacted by switching to a 4-3-3, but Como continued to create chances, with Maignan once again producing a miraculous stop on Da Cunha from close range. The turning point came just before halftime, when Kempf was late on Rabiot inside the box. Referee Guida pointed to the spot, and Nkunku converted the penalty to level the match, albeit with a hint of tension.
The second half followed a familiar script. Nico Paz tested Maignan repeatedly, hitting both the crossbar and the post in a frustrating personal duel with the Milan goalkeeper. Instead, it was Milan who struck decisively: Leão floated in a delicate cross, Rabiot controlled brilliantly and finished diagonally past Butez to complete the comeback.
Como pushed for an equalizer but left spaces at the back, and Milan defended with discipline. Late on, Rabiot sealed the result with his second goal of the night, confirming his status as man of the match and underlining Milan’s superior efficiency.
With this win, Milan remain three points behind Inter, while Como are left to reflect on a performance that deserved more but was undone by fine margins and a world-class opposing goalkeeper.
Match Report
Como 1-3 Milan
Goals:
10’ Kempf (Como)
45+1’ pen. Nkunku (Milan)
55’ Rabiot (Milan)
88’ Rabiot (Milan)
Como (4-2-3-1):
Butez; Van der Brempt, Ramon, Kempf (Diego Carlos 46’), Moreno; Da Cunha (Caqueret 60’), Perrone; Vojvoda (Kuhn 66’), Nico Paz, Baturina (Rodriguez 60’); Douvikas.
Coach: Fabregas
Milan (4-4-2):
Maignan; Gabbia, Tomori, De Winter, Bartesaghi; Saelemaekers (Athekame 86’), Rabiot, Modric (Jashari 86’), Fofana (Ricci 70’); Nkunku (Fullkrug 62’), Leao (Loftus-Cheek 70’).
Coach: Allegri
Referee: Guida
Yellow cards: Ramon (Como)
Red cards: None
