Milan Overcomes Cremonese with Two Late Goals in Serie A's 27th Round
T.E (Elbotola)
01 March 2026at13:45
Milan secured a 2-0 victory over hosts Cremonese in the 27th round of Serie A, held today at Stadio Giovanni Zini in Cremona.
Moroccan Youssef Maleh started for the home side, who tightly closed down defensive channels, preventing Milan from breaking through their defensive strongholds throughout regular time, despite Milan's attacking pressure which yielded no goals.
Strahinja Pavlovic scored Milan's first goal in the 90th minute, before Rafael Leao added the second in the fourth minute of stoppage time. This victory lifts Milan to 57 points, placing them second, 10 points behind leaders Inter. Cremonese, meanwhile, remain on 24 points in 17th position.
Q&A
What was the outcome of Milan's match against Cremonese?
Milan secured a 2-0 victory against Cremonese in the 27th round of Serie A. The goals came late in the game, with one in the 90th minute and another in stoppage time, breaking a tight defensive deadlock.
How did this victory impact Milan's position in the Serie A standings?
This victory lifted Milan to second place in the Serie A standings. They now have 57 points, placing them behind the league leaders. Cremonese, despite their defensive effort, remain in 17th position with 24 points.
What are the implications for Milan's title challenge after this win?
Milan's win keeps them in contention for the Serie A title, maintaining their position behind the current leaders. They will need to continue their winning form to close the gap and put pressure on the top spot in the upcoming matches.
