In a dramatic Serie A clash at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, AC Milan delivered a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Genoa 2-1, keeping their hopes of a European finish alive. With just three games left, the Rossoneri are now six points off the top seven, thanks to two quickfire goals that flipped the tie.
🟥 Genoa Strike First: Vitinha’s Dream Return
The match began under heavy Genoa pressure. Brooke Norton-Cuffy was the first to test Milan’s resolve, forcing a sharp save from Mike Maignan. The French goalkeeper was again the difference minutes later, denying Junior Messias at point-blank range.
Milan grew into the game despite a slow start through Theo Hernández, who saw his long-range strike parried. However, it was Genoa who broke the deadlock. Substitute Vitinha, who had just stepped onto the pitch, scored with his very first touch – a composed volley from Aarón Martín’s pinpoint cross – ending a year-long scoring drought.
🔁 Super Subs to the Rescue: Milan Flip the Script
Milan, a side known for fighting back this season, struck back almost instantly. Rafael Leão – also a substitute – took a chance near the penalty spot, and with a helping deflection, beat Leali to level the scores.
Just seconds later, Genoa’s defense crumbled under pressure. In a cruel twist, Morten Frendrup turned the ball into his net, completing a lightning-quick Milan turnaround and leaving Genoa shell-shocked.
📉 Genoa’s Slide Continues
This was Genoa’s third loss in a row, and it was a painful one. Not only have they gone ten years without a top-half Serie A finish, but they’ve also failed to beat Milan in their last eight meetings. Their European hopes look all but extinguished
🔼 Milan March On: Third Straight Away Win
This was their third consecutive away victory for Stefano Pioli’s men – their best run since March 2024. The spirit, fight, and squad depth they displayed with two substitutes scoring key goals is exactly the momentum they need heading into the season’s final stretch.
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📌 Final Word
AC Milan’s fightback against Genoa is a reminder that it’s never over until the final whistle in football. With form on their side and substitutes stepping up, the Rossoneri’s dreams of Europe are still very much alive.
