AC Milan won the Serie A Week 11 defeating Monza on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the U-Power Stadium in Monza, Italy. Milan is back to winning form, achieving victory on the road, a feat they've only accomplished in the derby against Inter this season. This win brings three crucial points for Fonseca's squad. After Reijnders scored just before halftime, they had several opportunities in the second half to secure the game but managed to hold on without feeling the pressure from Monza. The red and white team continues their streak with a home win that has eluded them since March 16 against Cagliari.

This match is steeped in emotion, reflecting the rich history between AC Milan and Monza. Former President Silvio Berlusconi had a fondness for both clubs. Currently, Monza is coached by Alessandro Nesta, a former defender for Milan. Additionally, Daniel, the son of legendary Milan captain Paolo Maldini, is now playing for Monza. In their previous four Serie A encounters, Monza and Milan have never ended in a draw: the Rossoneri have claimed three victories, while Monza triumphed in their latest clash on February 18, winning 4-2 at the U-Power Stadium.

The goal arrived...

AC Milan gained the upper hand in the 43rd minute when Tijjani Reijnders found the back of the net with a close-range header after a swift counterattack. It was a quick restart from Milan, with Morata directing the ball past Izzo from just a couple of steps out, and Reijnders was right there to finish it off with a simple tap-in into an open goal.

⚽️ Goals: 43' Tijjani Reijnders (Mi)

🟨 Booked: 47' Álvaro Morata (Mi), 52' Milan Djuric (Mo), 83' Warren Bondo (Mo)

✅ Official Lineups - Formations - Tabellino:

 ⚪🔴 Lineup MONZA (3-4-2-1): Turati; Izzo, Pablo Marí, A. Carboni (78' Caprari); P. Pereira (65' D'Ambrosio), Bondo (87' Valoti), Bianco, Kyriakopoulos; Maldini, Mota (65' Vignato); Djurić (78' Marić).

Subs: Mazza, Pizzagnacco; Birindelli, Caldirola, Postiglione; Ciurria, Pessina.

Coach: Alessandro Nesta.

🔴⚫️ Lineup AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Terracciano (89' Calabria), Thiaw, Pavlović, Hernández; Fofana, Reijnders; Chukwueze (81' Loftus-Cheek), Pulisic (89' Musah), Okafor (63' Leão); Morata.

Subs: Sportiello, Torriani; E. Royal, Tomori; Abraham, Camarda.

Coach: Paulo Fonseca.