Match report

AS Roma Hold Off AC Milan in Thrilling Draw, Serie A

AS Roma
AS Roma
1–1
FT
AC Milan
AC Milan
Jan 25, 2026

AS Roma held off a fierce challenge from AC Milan to secure a thrilling 1-1 draw at Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday evening in Serie A action. The match was a showcase of defensive resilience and attacking prowess, with both teams pushing for the win until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • K. De Winter scored AC Milan's goal (62') from an assist by L. Modrić
  • • L. Pellegrini equalized for AS Roma with a penalty kick (74')
  • • AC Milan had multiple substitutions, including Alexis Saelemaekers and Zachary Athekame
  • • AS Roma made key changes late in the game, bringing on Manu Koné and P. Dybala

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Svilar (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 5 E. Ndicka (D)
  • 87 D. Ghilardi (D)
  • 19 Z. Celik (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 17 M. Kone (M)
  • 43 Wesley Franca (M)
  • 21 P. Dybala (F)
  • 18 M. Soule (F)
  • 14 D. Malen (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. S. Vasquez Llach
  • 95 P. Gollini
  • 7 L. Pellegrini
  • 8 N. El Aynaoui
  • 11 E. Ferguson
  • 12 K. Tsimikas
  • 20 L. Venturino
  • 24 J. Ziolkowski
  • 61 N. Pisilli
  • 77 E. Lulli
  • 78 R. Vaz

AC Milan

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 23 F. Tomori (D)
  • 46 M. Gabbia (D)
  • 5 K. De Winter (D)
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)
  • 4 S. Ricci (M)
  • 14 L. Modric (M)
  • 12 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 33 D. Bartesaghi (M)
  • 18 C. Nkunku (F)
  • 10 R. Leao (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Terracciano
  • 96 L. Torriani
  • 2 P. Estupinan
  • 8 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 9 N. Fullkrug
  • 11 C. Pulisic
  • 19 Y. Fofana
  • 24 Z. Athekame
  • 27 D. Odogu
  • 30 A. Jashari
  • 31 S. Pavlovic

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    46' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alexis Saelemaekers · On: Zachary Athekame
  2. AC Milan
    51' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    Adrien Rabiot

    Foul

  3. AC Milan
    55' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    Zachary Athekame

    Foul

  4. AS Roma
    59' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Manu Koné · On: N. Pisilli
  5. AC Milan
    62' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Winter · Assist: L. Modrić
  6. AC Milan
    68' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Leao · On: Niclas Füllkrug
  7. AC Milan
    68' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Nkunku · On: C. Pulisic
  8. AS Roma
    69' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Dybala · On: L. Pellegrini
  9. AS Roma
    69' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Malen · On: R. Vaz
  10. AC Milan
    70' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    L. Modrić

    Time wasting

  11. AC Milan
    74' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    M. Maignan

    Argument

  12. AS Roma
    74' AS Roma Goal · Penalty
    L. Pellegrini
  13. AC Milan
    79' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Ricci · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  14. AS Roma
    85' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Soule · On: L. Venturino

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma AC Milan
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 586 434
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 2.72 0.45
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 511 359
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AC Milan took the lead with K. De Winter's goal at 62', breaking the deadlock.
  • ▸ AS Roma equalized through L. Pellegrini’s penalty kick, securing a draw and maintaining their momentum.