AC Milan fought back from an early setback to defeat Como 3-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, closing the gap to Serie A leaders Inter to three points as Mike Maignan produced eight saves and Adrien Rabiot struck twice, with Christopher Nkunku also scoring.
Como started confidently and led within 10 minutes when Marc Kempf climbed above Youssouf Fofana to head Martin Baturina's inswinging cross into the far corner, with Cesc Fabregas' side then maintaining pressure as Mike Maignan denied Nico Paz and turned away a close‑range header from Lucas da Cunha.
Milan equalised against the run of play when Kempf caught Adrien Rabiot in the area, allowing Christopher Nkunku to convert a low penalty that slipped under Jean Butez. Overall, Como produced
1.78 expected goals from 18 shots, compared with Milan's 1.28 xG from seven attempts, boosted by that spot‑kick.
| Metric | Como | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.78 | 1.28 |
| Total shots | 18 | 7 |
| Nico Paz shots | 8 | - |
| Shots on target by Nico Paz | 4 | - |
| Saves by Mike Maignan | - | 8 |
After half-time, Milan shifted momentum when Rafael Leao chipped a lofted pass toward the area and Rabiot controlled on the chest before volleying past Butez 10 minutes into the second period. That assist continued Leao's run since a brace against Fiorentina in October, leaving only Lautaro Martinez, with 10, ahead for Serie A goal involvements. Leao has contributed nine league goals in that spell, scoring seven and providing two assists.
Paz almost produced a spectacular response, unleashing a long‑range attempt that crashed against the crossbar with Maignan rooted. Throughout the match, the Argentinian was Como's main threat, recording a game‑high eight shots, four on target, yet Maignan finished with eight saves, repeatedly blocking efforts that appeared destined for the net.
Como pushed numbers forward in search of an equaliser, but Milan struck again on 88 minutes when Rabiot collected possession outside the box and drilled a low shot beyond Butez, completing a personal brace and confirming the 3-1 scoreline. Fabregas' players will feel aggrieved after sustained pressure, yet the defeat leaves Milan just three points behind Inter.
The club's media channels underlined the importance of the comeback, sharing footage from the Sinigaglia and celebrating returning to Milan with maximum points, while the performance emphasised Maignan's influence and Rabiot's clinical finishing in a defensively strained display.
Taking all three points back to Milan Brought to you by @Bitpanda_global pic.twitter.com/qiqQnffYfKAC Milan (@acmilan) January 15, 2026
