Match report

AC Milan Secures Narrow Win Over Slovan Bratislava in Champions League

Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava
2–3
FT
AC Milan
AC Milan
Nov 26, 2024

AC Milan secured a hard-fought victory over Slovan Bratislava in their UEFA Champions League encounter, winning by a score of 3–2. Despite early pressure from AC Milan with Christian Pulisic scoring the opening goal in the 21st minute, Tigran Barseghyan quickly equalized for Slovan Bratislava just three minutes later. The match saw several key substitutions and turning points that ultimately led to a late surge by AC Milan, with Rafael Leao, Tammy Abraham, and Niccolò Marcelli scoring critical g

Key Facts

  • • Christian Pulisic opened the scoring for AC Milan in the 21st minute.
  • • Tigran Barseghyan equalized for Slovan Bratislava in the 24th minute.
  • • Rafael Leao and Tammy Abraham scored additional goals for AC Milan in the 68th and 71st minutes, respectively.
  • • Niccolò Marcelli reduced the deficit for Slovan Bratislava with a goal in the 88th minute.
  • • Slovan Bratislava's M. Tolic was sent off in injury time.

Lineups

Slovan Bratislava

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 71 D. Takáč (G)
  • 12 K. Bajrič (D)
  • 4 G. Kashia (D)
  • 2 S. Voet (D)
  • 28 C. Blackman (M)
  • 33 J. Kucka (M)
  • 88 K. Savvidīs (M)
  • 17 J. Medveděv (M)
  • 11 T. Barseghyan (F)
  • 13 D. Strelec (F)
  • 93 I. Metsoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 D. Ihnatenko
  • 10 M. Tolić
  • 18 N. Marcelli
  • 21 R. Mak
  • 27 M. Vojtko
  • 26 A. Gajdoš
  • 23 S. Zuberu
  • 37 J. Szöke
  • 31 M. Trnovský
  • 35 A. Hrdina
  • 20 A. Mustafić
  • 25 L. Pauschek

AC Milan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 2 D. Calabria (D)
  • 23 F. Tomori (D)
  • 31 S. Pavlović (D)
  • 19 T. Hernández (D)
  • 29 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 21 S. Chukwueze (M)
  • 11 C. Pulišić (M)
  • 17 N. Okafor (M)
  • 90 T. Abraham (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Rafael Leão
  • 22 Emerson Royal
  • 8 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 80 Y. Musah
  • 73 F. Camarda
  • 46 M. Gabbia
  • 96 L. Torriani
  • 42 F. Terracciano
  • 57 M. Sportiello
  • 28 M. Thiaw

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    21' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Pulisic · Assist: T. Abraham
  2. Slovan Bratislava
    24' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal Goal
    Tigran Barseghyan · Assist: K. Savvidīs
  3. AC Milan
    46' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Noah Okafor · On: R. Leao
  4. AC Milan
    54' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    S. Chukwueze

    Foul

  5. AC Milan
    58' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    D. Calabria

    Foul

  6. Slovan Bratislava
    66' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Metsoko · On: D. Ignatenko
  7. AC Milan
    68' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Leao · Assist: Youssouf Fofana
  8. AC Milan
    71' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Abraham
  9. AC Milan
    74' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Calabria · On: Emerson Royal
  10. AC Milan
    74' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  11. Slovan Bratislava
    76' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kucka · On: M. Tolic
  12. Slovan Bratislava
    76' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Voet · On: N. Marcelli
  13. AC Milan
    76' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Youssouf Fofana · On: Yunus Musah
  14. AC Milan
    79' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tomori

    Foul

  15. AC Milan
    84' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Abraham · On: F. Camarda
  16. Slovan Bratislava
    88' Slovan Bratislava Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Marcelli · Assist: Tigran Barseghyan
  17. Slovan Bratislava
    90' Slovan Bratislava Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tolic

    Argument

  18. Slovan Bratislava
    90' Slovan Bratislava Card · Red Card
    M. Tolic

    Argument

  19. Slovan Bratislava
    90' Slovan Bratislava subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Savvidīs · On: R. Mak

Match Stats

Stat Slovan Bratislava AC Milan
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy 73% 88%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 6 15
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 305 572
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.51 1.88
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 224 505
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early exchanges of goals between Pulisic and Barseghyan set the tone for a highly competitive match.
  • ▸ Rafael Leao’s goal in the 68th minute solidified AC Milan's lead, providing momentum heading into the latter stages of the game.
  • ▸ Slovan Bratislava's late goal by Marcelli and subsequent red card to M. Tolic marked a dramatic conclusion to the match.