Milan Draws 2-2 with Sassuolo, Rivals Eye Top Spot

AC Milan was held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo at the San Siro on Sunday, December 14, 2025, allowing rivals Napoli and Inter Milan to threaten the Rossoneri's position at the top of Serie A.

Sassuolo struck first in the 13th minute when Ismael Kone latched onto a pass from Andrea Pinamonti and lifted the ball over goalkeeper Mike Maignan with the outside of his boot. The visitors had regained possession from a Milan defensive throw-in, capitalizing on a quick transition to expose the home side's backline.

Milan equalized in the 34th minute through 19-year-old defender Davide Bartesaghi, who powered in a close-range finish from Ruben Loftus-Cheek's cross at the far post. Bartesaghi, making his mark in senior football, added a second goal shortly after halftime, firing into the near post from a smart pass by Christopher Nkunku to complete the turnaround.

The young left-back's brace marked his first goals in Serie A and senior play overall. At 19 years and 350 days, he became the youngest Italian defender to score for Milan in the league since Paolo Maldini achieved the feat at 19 years and 247 days in February 1988. Bartesaghi's performance stood out in a match where Milan generated...