The hosts secure a victory in a highly competitive Serie A match, with Theo Hernandez scoring the decisive goal.

AC Milan’s French defender, Theo Hernandez, was the hero of the match as he celebrated with his teammate, Portuguese forward Rafael Leao, after scoring the only goal in a thrilling encounter against Napoli at the San Siro Stadium. This victory ensured that AC Milan maintained their unbeaten record in Serie A in 2024.

The match started with Napoli’s coach, Walter Mazzarri, experimenting with a 3-5-1-1 formation, allowing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who had been instrumental in their previous match, to play freely behind Giovanni Simeone. Kvaratskhelia proved to be a constant threat to AC Milan’s defense in the early stages of the game. He almost assisted Simeone in scoring the opening goal, but unfortunately, the shot hit the post. After that, Napoli struggled to break down AC Milan’s defense.

AC Milan took advantage of their opponent’s inability to convert chances and capitalized on a clinical counter-attack after 25 minutes. It was Hernandez who finished off the move with a goal, giving AC Milan the lead.

In the second half, Napoli changed their formation to a 4-3-3, hoping to find an equalizer. Despite both teams creating numerous opportunities, the second half remained goalless. The game became more open and exciting as chances were created at both ends of the pitch.

Ultimately, AC Milan managed to hold on to their lead and secure the victory. This win brings them within just one point of Juventus, at least for the next 24 hours. Both teams will be returning to European action this week, adding further excitement to their upcoming fixtures.