Watch: Highlights of Leao, Pavlovic and Saelemaekers’ performances vs. Roma

AC Milan recorded a huge win against AS Roma on Sunday night, beating them 1-0 at San Siro to move one point behind league-leaders Napoli.

It was another prime example of Massimiliano Allegri’s ‘corto muso’ (winning by a nose). Milan managed to whether a storm of Roma pressure before taking the lead through Strahinja Pavlovic, after a brilliant assist from Rafael Leao following a typical darting run.

There was drama in the final 15 minutes as a penalty was given for a handball by Youssouf Fofana. Mike Maignan – who had kept out just one of his last 16 spot kicks faced – saved Paulo Dybala’s attempt from 12 yards, which is his first penalty miss for Roma (after 19 scored in a row).

The compilations from the game start with Leao, who got an 8 out of 10 in our player ratings, and the title of Man of the Match: “For me, when a player steps up and does that in such a difficult situation, the MOTM award is pretty much a given. Milan were dead in the water after the first 38-39 minutes and the No.10’s great run changed everything. This is what everyone means when they say he can decide games on his own.”

Rafael Leão vs Roma@RafaeLeao7

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— َ (@szniic) November 2, 2025

Pavlovic got an 8 as well: “Pure grinta. As with Gabbia, his main strengths were certainly highlighted today as he was able to engage in many duels, while also having space to run into at the other end. It was a tidy finish on the goal as well, it must be said, and the run was just fantastic. He could definitely have been the MOTM, but let me explain later.”

Strahinja Pavlović vs Roma (H) @PavlovicS_31 🦾pic.twitter.com/blNMO6fqY9

— Milan Comps (@CompsACM) November 4, 2025

Saelemaekers meanwhile got a 7.5: “In the first half, especially when towards the centre, his ability to stay in possession with some trickery was absolutely crucial for Milan. He was also involved in the build-up for the goal. In the second half, he continued to shine on the ball and, above all, frustrated Roma with his celebrations and duels.”

Alexis Saelemaekers vs Roma.

He did a lot of movement, that’s for sure. pic.twitter.com/CsWwLanHSS

— Milan Comps (@CompsACM) November 4, 2025