Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:57 p.m. / Updated Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:58 p.m.
AC Milan prevailed on the field of Como, score 3-1, in a match of stage #20 of Serie A.
The Milanese consolidated their second position in the standings and came closer to the leader, Inter led from the bench by Cristi Chivu. Matteo Duțu, a player from their academy, expected at Dinamo, was also on the reserve bench of the “red devils” at the game on Como's field.
AC Milan took three points in Como and moved closer to Cristi Chivu's Inter
Como had a perfect start to the game and opened the scoring in the 10th minute through Kempf, from Baturina's pass. Cesc Fabregas' men defended their advantage brilliantly until the 45th minute when Milan conceded a penalty kick. Christopher Nkunku converted, and at halftime it was tied. In the first half Como was in control of the game and dominated.
After returning from the cabins, Cesc Fabregas' team continued the pressure on Maignan's goal, but it was Allegri's students who scored. Adrien Rabiot beat Butez in the 55th minute, after a good pass from Rafael Leao. Como chased an equaliser, but AC Milan showed pragmatism and struck again through Rabiot in the 88th minute.
Max Allegri's team recorded 4 shots on goal and scored three goals in the match at Como's home ground.
How the title fight looks like after Como – AC Milan: Inter is the leader, three points advantage
The battle for the Scudetto this season is tight, with the top 5 teams all on 7 points. The leader is Cristi Chivu with Inter – 46 points in 20 stages. AC Milan, following the victory, narrowed the gap and has 43 points.
Napoli, the champion en-titre, has 40 points, and in her side are Juventus with 39 points and AS Roma, the best defender in Serie A, also with 39 points. Como, the team in 6th place, is not to be neglected either: the richest club in Italy has 34 points
Who will the top 6 teams play in the next round
In stage #21 the top 6 teams will have accessible matches, so if the calculations of the paper are followed, the differences should be preserved.
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Udinese – Inter – January 17, 16:00
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Napoli – Sassuolo – January 17, 19:00
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Cagliari – Juventus – January 17, 21:45
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Turin – AS Roma – January 18, 19:00
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AC Milan – Lecce – January 18, 21:45
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Lazio – Como – January 19, 21:45
Ranking in Serie A
