Milan vs Cremonese

AC Milan began their Serie A campaign at the San Siro with high expectations but were quickly tested by newly-promoted Cremonese. From the opening minutes, Milan dominated possession and looked to control the tempo, creating several promising chances, yet struggled to find a breakthrough against a well-organized Cremonese defense.

Cremonese struck first in the 28th minute when Federico Baschirotto converted a corner that Milan failed to clear, giving the visitors an early advantage. The goal energized the underdogs, forcing Milan to push harder in search of an equalizer before halftime.

Milan briefly leveled the score in stoppage time of the first half, with Strahinja Pavlovic heading in a cross from Pervis Estupiñán. The goal restored hope for the Rossoneri, setting the stage for a tense second half as they aimed to seize control of the match.

In the 61st minute, Cremonese reclaimed the lead with a spectacular bicycle kick from Federico Bonazzoli, putting Milan on the back foot once again. Despite multiple attempts, including several shots from Luka Modrić and Christian Pulisic, Milan could not break down Cremonese’s resilient defense or beat goalkeeper Emil Audero.

The match ended 2–1 in favor of Cremonese, marking a stunning opening-day upset. While Cremonese celebrated a statement victory in their return to Serie A, Milan faced early questions about defensive organization and cohesion under their new tactical setup, highlighting areas to improve for upcoming fixtures.

Watch and Download Milan vs Cremonese full match replay and highlights, At Saturday, August 23, 2025. The match played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, in Serie A, Italy.

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