AC Milan 2-1 Red Star Belgrade: Fonseca's Hard-Fought Victory
AC Milan secured a 2-1 home win over Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League, with late goals from Rafael Leão and Tammy Abraham ensuring the crucial three points.
In a pivotal UEFA Champions League group stage match at San Siro, AC Milan emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade. The match was marked by early injuries to key players Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Álvaro Morata, both substituted in the first half.
The deadlock was broken in the 42nd minute when Youssouf Fofana delivered a precise long pass to Rafael Leão, who controlled the ball outside the penalty area and struck a superb shot to give Milan the lead.
Red Star Belgrade equalized in the 67th minute after a defensive error by Milan. Nemanja Radonjić intercepted the ball and unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the box, beating the goalkeeper to level the score.
As the match approached its conclusion, Milan intensified their offensive efforts. In the 87th minute, a cross into the box resulted in a header that struck the post. The rebound fell to substitute Tammy Abraham, who tapped in from close range to secure the decisive goal.
This hard-earned victory provides a significant boost for manager Paulo Fonseca and his squad, reinforcing their position in the group standings and enhancing their prospects for advancing to the knockout stages.
