Rafael Leao Shines with Two Goals and Assist in Thrilling Draw
- Rafael Leao scored twice and assisted in a 3-3 draw against Cagliari.
- Cagliari took the lead early in the match with a goal from Nadir Zortea.
- The draw leaves AC Milan three points behind Juventus in the Serie A standings.
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, Rafael Leao played a pivotal role in AC Milan's 3-3 draw with Cagliari in Serie A after being benched in previous matches. The match commenced with Cagliari's Nadir Zortea scoring in the second minute, sparking a competitive response from Milan. Leao quickly turned the tide by scoring two goals before halftime, displaying skill with a lob and a well-executed dribble past the goalkeeper. After the break, Cagliari equalized through Gabriele Zappa, but Tammy Abraham put Milan ahead once more after Leao contributed to the play. Zappa ultimately completed a brace, sealing the draw for the hosts. Milan remains in seventh place, struggling to close the gap on Juventus, which is three points ahead. The match followed a recent Champions League victory for Milan, highlighting inconsistencies in their performance against lower-ranked teams.