AS Roma had a golden opportunity to salvage the match after being awarded a late penalty — but the usually reliable Paulo Dybala failed to convert from the spot. The missed chance proved costly, leaving Roma empty-handed despite moments of promise.

Artem Dovbyk was brought on as a late substitute, yet his introduction came too late to turn the tide. Meanwhile, AC Milan made the most of their chances, securing a crucial win that not only leveled them on points with Roma but also pushed them ahead on goal difference in the Serie A standings.

2025-26, Italy - Serie A

AC Milan - AS Roma 1:0 (1:0)
Goals: Pavlović S., 39 (1:0)

AC Milan: Maignan; De Winter K.; Pavlović S.; Bartesaghi; Fofana Y.; Ricci S.; Modric; Nkunku (Loftus-Cheek, 84); Gabbia; Saelemaekers (Athekame, 87); Rafael Leão (Tomori, 90)
Substitution: Loftus-Cheek (from 84); Athekame (from 87); Tomori (from 90)
Bench: Terracciano; Estupiñán; Odogu; Jashari A.
Yellow Cards: Fofana Y. 78

AS Roma: Svilar; Ndicka; Çelik (Dovbyk, 77); Hermoso (Tsimikas, 84); Mancini G.; Wesley; Cristante; El Aynaoui (Pellegrini Lo., 51); Koné M.; Soule M. (Bailey, 51); Dybala (Baldanzi, 84)
Substitution: Pellegrini Lo. (from 51); Bailey (from 51); Dovbyk (from 77); Tsimikas (from 84); Baldanzi (from 84)
Bench: Vasquez D.; Gollini; Rensch; Ziolkowski; Ghilardi; Pisilli; El Shaarawy
Yellow Cards: El Aynaoui 34; Wesley 74; Çelik 75; Hermoso 83; Mancini G. 90