Serie ASerie A
Round 35
Sassuolo logoSassuolo
FT
2 - 0
HT: 10
AC Milan logoAC Milan

3 May 2026, 13:00

MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia

Fabio Maresca, Italy

home logoSassuolo
5D. Berardi
38N. Matic
40J. Idzes
46N. Matic
47A. Lauriente
57U. Garcia
59D. Berardi
84M. Nzola
84A. Lauriente
89C. Volpato
90A. Fadera
AC Milanaway logo
F. Tomori9
F. Tomori24
F. Tomori24
C. Nkunku46
A. Saelemaekers59
R. Leao59
Y. Fofana59
A. Jashari66
S. Ricci71
R. Loftus-Cheek77

AI Post-Match Analysis

Match Rating
3.7/10
Man of the Match
D. Berardi
Key Moments
15' D. Berardi’s early goal, exploiting a defensive error by Milan and immediately shifting momentum in Sassuolo’s favor.
224' F. Tomori’s second yellow card leading to a red card, leaving Milan with 10 men and severely disrupting their defensive organization.
347' A. Lauriente’s second goal, highlighting Sassuolo’s ability to capitalize on Milan’s defensive frailties and maintain pressure throughout the match.
Tactical Insights
Sassuolo’s high-pressing strategy and superior passing accuracy (499 vs. 337) enabled them to dominate possession and dictate the tempo, overwhelming Milan’s midfield.
Milan’s defensive vulnerabilities, exacerbated by Tomori’s red card, exposed gaps in their backline, allowing Sassuolo to exploit spaces with precision.
The lack of creativity in Milan’s attack, evidenced by zero shots on target, highlighted a failure to adapt tactically to Sassuolo’s pressing and numerical advantage.
Sassuolo secured a decisive 2-0 victory over AC Milan in a match dominated by their tactical discipline and clinical finishing. The game began with Sassuolo asserting control early, as evidenced by their 57% possession and 13 total shots, compared to Milan’s 43% and 6 shots. The opening goal came in the 5th minute through Domenico Berardi, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Milan, which set the tone for the match. Milan’s inability to create meaningful chances was stark, highlighted by zero shots on target, while Sassuolo’s efficiency in front of goal proved critical. The red card to Fikayo Tomori in the 24th minute further tilted the balance, leaving Milan with a numerical disadvantage and compounding their defensive struggles. Sassuolo’s second goal in the 47th minute, scored by Andrea Lauriente, sealed the result, showcasing their ability to maintain pressure despite Milan’s attempts to regroup. The match statistics underscored Sassuolo’s superiority in key metrics, particularly their 499 accurate passes compared to Milan’s 337, reflecting a more cohesive and structured approach.