AC Milan Secures Crucial Victory Over Pisa
In a tense encounter on Friday, AC Milan secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Pisa, thanks to an 84th-minute goal from Luka Modrić, narrowing the gap with Serie A leaders Inter Milan to just five points. Inter will face Juventus, currently sitting in fourth place, in a highly anticipated match on Saturday.
Match Overview
Despite struggling in their recent fixtures, having drawn three out of six matches before this game—including lackluster performances against both Fiorentina and Genoa—Milan managed to control the match against a Pisa side that had only celebrated one league win all season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek opened the scoring for the visitors with a well-placed header just before halftime, catching the Pisa defense off-guard. After an unsteady start, Milan appeared to be on track for a comfortable win, especially after Niclas Füllkrug squandered a penalty opportunity for the hosts. However, the match took a turn when Felipe Loyola equalized for Pisa with just 20 minutes left, momentarily putting Milan’s title race in jeopardy.
Late Drama and Key Moments
With the pressure mounting, it was Modrić, the former star of Tottenham and Real Madrid, who emerged as the savior. He found space in the box late in the game, sweeping the ball past the goalkeeper to clinch a vital win for Milan. In a flurry of late drama, Milan’s Adrien Rabiot received a red card, but there was no time left for Pisa to capitalize on the situation as the game drew to a close, leaving Massimiliano Allegri and his squad celebrating the important three points.
Relegation Battle and Upcoming Matches
At the bottom of the table, Pisa is currently equal on points with Verona, while Fiorentina sits just three points ahead of them. Lecce remains three points clear of Fiorentina, adding pressure to the relegation battle. Looking ahead, the Milan teams are set to clash in the city derby at the iconic San Siro on March 8, with both squads eager to assert their dominance in the city.
