Milan's recent match against Como at San Siro ended in a frustrating draw, with the team dropping points in the Serie A title race, now trailing Inter by seven points. The match marked a turning point for Milan; a critical error by goalkeeper Mike Maignan allowed Como to equalize after Leao had scored a spectacular goal in the second half. Despite this incident, it was evident that Milan struggled without the physical presence of Adrien Rabiot, who was sorely missed as both teams engaged in a tactical battle that lacked flow and excitement.

Both coaches made strategic adjustments to their lineups, with Como's coach Fabegras switching to a 3-4-2-1 formation to counteract Milan's first-leg triumph, while Allegri placed Jashari alongside Modric to fill Rabiot's void. The result was a first half that resembled a chess match rather than an entertaining football display, as players on both sides were focused on maintaining tactical discipline and not losing their shape. This impact was felt particularly acutely by Milan, who appeared less cohesive and threatening in their attacks.

The match concluded with Milan hitting a milestone of 24 unbeaten games but also illustrated the challenges they face in their pursuit of the Scudetto. With 54 points now, the pressure will be on Allegri and his players to compensate for dropped points and reassert their dominance in upcoming fixtures. This underwhelming performance raises questions about Milan's depth and adaptability moving forward in the season.