Match report

AC Milan Secures Crucial Win Over Atalanta, 2-0 (Serie A)

AC Milan
AC Milan
2–0
FT
Atalanta
Atalanta
May 15, 2022

AC Milan secured a vital 2-0 win over Atalanta in the Serie A clash. Goals from Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez propelled AC Milan to the top of the table. Despite Atalanta’s efforts, they were held back by key substitutions and two yellow cards. The victory is crucial for AC Milan as they aim to clinch their first Scudetto title since 2011.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AC Milan 2-0 Atalanta
  • • Goals: Rafael Leao (56'), Theo Hernandez (75')
  • • Yellow Cards: Olivier Giroud (44'), Franck Kessié (67'), Ibrahima Konaté (90+2) for AC Milan; Timothée Koopmeiners (53'), Ruslan Malinovskyi (87') for Atalanta
  • • Substitutions: Rafael Leao in for Olivier Giroud (54'), Theo Hernandez in for Franck Kessié (63')

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 2 D. Calabria (D)
  • 23 F. Tomori (D)
  • 19 T. Hernández (D)
  • 20 P. Kalulu (D)
  • 33 R. Krunić (M)
  • 79 F. Kessié (M)
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)
  • 17 Rafael Leão (M)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Rebić
  • 30 Junior Messias
  • 4 I. Bennacer
  • 41 T. Bakayoko
  • 25 A. Florenzi
  • 1 C. Tătărușanu
  • 11 Z. Ibrahimović
  • 10 Brahim Díaz
  • 13 A. Romagnoli
  • 83 A. Mirante
  • 46 M. Gabbia
  • 5 F. Ballo

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Musso (G)
  • 6 J. Palomino (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (M)
  • 15 M. de Roon (D)
  • 11 R. Freuler (M)
  • 88 M. Pašalić (F)
  • 32 M. Pessina (F)
  • 7 T. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 9 L. Muriel (F)

Substitutes

  • 91 D. Zapata
  • 18 R. Malinovskyi
  • 10 J. Boga
  • 42 G. Scalvini
  • 28 M. Demiral
  • 3 J. Mæhle
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 59 A. Miranchuk
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 20 V. Mihăilă

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    44' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    O. Giroud

    Argument

  2. Atalanta
    53' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    T. Koopmeiners

    Foul

  3. AC Milan
    54' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Giroud · On: A. Rebić
  4. Atalanta
    55' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: R. Malinovskyi
  5. Atalanta
    55' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Muriel · On: D. Zapata
  6. AC Milan
    56' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Leao · Assist: Junior Messias
  7. AC Milan
    63' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tonali · On: I. Bennacer
  8. AC Milan
    67' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    F. Kessié

    Foul

  9. Atalanta
    70' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matteo Pessina · On: J. Boga
  10. AC Milan
    75' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hernández · Assist: Rade Krunić
  11. Atalanta
    79' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Hateboer · On: G. Scalvini
  12. Atalanta
    80' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: José Luis Palomino · On: M. Demiral
  13. Atalanta
    87' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    R. Malinovskyi

    Foul

  14. AC Milan
    90'+2 AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    I. Bennacer

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Atalanta
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 83%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 373 449
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 301 371
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game shifted in AC Milan’s favor when Rafael Leao scored the opening goal in the 56th minute, assisted by Junior Messias.
  • ▸ The second goal from Theo Hernandez at 75' sealed AC Milan's victory and dented Atalanta’s morale.