Match report

AC Milan Defeats AS Roma 1-0 in Serie A Clash

AC Milan
AC Milan
1–0
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
Nov 2, 2025

In an intense clash of Serie A titans, AC Milan emerged victorious over AS Roma with a solitary goal from S. Pavlovic, powered by R. Leao's assist. Despite facing multiple yellow cards and substitutions, the Rossoneri managed to hold on for a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AC Milan 1–0 AS Roma
  • • S. Pavlovic scored in the 39th minute assisted by R. Leao
  • • AS Roma had multiple yellow cards including Neil El Aynaoui, Wesley Franca, Zeki Çelik, and M. Hermoso
  • • Both teams made several substitutions towards the latter half of the match

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 5 K. De Winter (D)
  • 46 M. Gabbia (D)
  • 31 S. Pavlovic (D)
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)
  • 19 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 14 L. Modric (M)
  • 4 S. Ricci (M)
  • 33 D. Bartesaghi (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 10 R. Leao (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Terracciano
  • 37 M. Pittarella
  • 2 P. Estupinan
  • 23 F. Tomori
  • 24 Z. Athekame
  • 27 D. Odogu
  • 8 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 30 A. Jashari
  • 38 A. Castiello

AS Roma

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 5 E. Ndicka (D)
  • 22 M. Hermoso (D)
  • 19 Z. Celik (M)
  • 17 M. Kone (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 8 N. El Aynaoui (M)
  • 43 Wesley Franca (M)
  • 18 M. Soule (F)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. S. Vasquez Llach
  • 95 P. Gollini
  • 2 D. Rensch
  • 12 K. Tsimikas
  • 24 J. Ziolkowski
  • 87 D. Ghilardi
  • 7 L. Pellegrini
  • 61 N. Pisilli
  • 9 A. Dovbyk
  • 31 L. Bailey
  • 35 T. Baldanzi
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy

Timeline

  1. AS Roma
    34' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Neil El Aynaoui

    Foul

  2. AC Milan
    39' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Pavlovic · Assist: R. Leao
  3. AS Roma
    51' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Soule · On: L. Bailey
  4. AS Roma
    52' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Neil El Aynaoui · On: L. Pellegrini
  5. AS Roma
    74' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Wesley Franca

    Foul

  6. AS Roma
    75' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Zeki Çelik

    Foul

  7. AS Roma
    77' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zeki Çelik · On: A. Dovbyk
  8. AC Milan
    78' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    Youssouf Fofana

    Foul

  9. AS Roma
    83' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hermoso

    Argument

  10. AC Milan
    84' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  11. AS Roma
    84' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hermoso · On: K. Tsimikas
  12. AS Roma
    84' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Dybala · On: T. Baldanzi
  13. AC Milan
    88' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alexis Saelemaekers · On: Zachary Athekame
  14. AC Milan
    90'+4 AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Leao · On: F. Tomori
  15. AS Roma
    90'+5 AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mancini

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan AS Roma
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 90%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 20
Corners 7 8
Total Passes 313 523
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 8 6
xG 3.32 1.95
Shots off Target 7 10
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 259 470
Shots Inside Box 13 14
Saves 7 6
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card given to Neil El Aynaoui of AS Roma in the 34th minute disrupted their rhythm, providing AC Milan a slight edge.
  • ▸ S. Pavlovic's goal in the 39th minute was pivotal as it shifted momentum towards AC Milan and gave them a crucial lead.