Bonus Podcast with Oliver and Ben: Misery to ecstasy in big games for Milan

It is not an exaggeration to say that big games were AC Milan’s kryptonite in 2024-25, but this season they seem to have become an elixir.

Milan have been outstanding in the ‘six-pointer’ games thus far in 2025-26. Looking at the table, Massimiliano Allegri’s side have already played the other sides in the top five places, and they emerged victorious in all four games.

The Rossoneri have racked up 17 points in seven games against other teams that finished in the top nine last season (Bologna, Napoli, Juventus, Fiorentina, Atalanta, Roma and Inter). The next-best record is Roma with nine points in five games, so not close to the same average.

What exactly has happened to make Milan thrive in the biggest moments? Is it simply Massimiliano Allegri’s impact? Is it the new formation or the new signings? Oli and Ben have done a deep-dive into the topic, comparing the numbers with last season.

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