Milan’s Historic Comeback Stuns Parma in 3-2 Thriller

AC Milan pulled off a remarkable late comeback to defeat Parma 3-2 at San Siro, marking the first time in Serie A history that the Rossoneri have overturned a deficit by scoring two goals from the 90th minute onwards. It was a game filled with drama, as Milan’s resilience and attacking intent saw them claim a vital victory.

Parma stunned the hosts early on, taking the lead in the 24th minute. Gianluca Valeri surged down the left and delivered a pinpoint cross to Cancellieri, who capitalized on Theo Hernandez’s slip to curl a stunning shot into the bottom-left corner. Milan thought they had equalized minutes later through Álvaro Morata, but his finish was ruled out for offside.

The Rossoneri eventually drew level in the 37th minute after Parma goalkeeper Suzuki's errant punch during a corner led to a foul on Pavlovic. Christian Pulisic stepped up and calmly slotted the penalty into the bottom-left corner, ensuring the sides went into the break at 1-1.

The second half saw both teams push for a decisive goal, but it wasn’t until the final ten minutes that the game reached fever pitch. Parma regained the lead in the 80th minute when Enrico Delprato fired home a rebound after Mike Maignan parried a close-range effort. Delprato’s goal added him to an elite list of Parma players, joining Nicola Sansone (2012/13) as one of the few to score against both Juventus and Milan in a single Serie A season.

However, Milan weren’t finished. In the 92nd minute, Tijjani Reijnders showcased why he’s the league’s top-scoring central midfielder this season with his sixth goal, slotting the ball into the bottom-right corner to restore parity. The Rossoneri weren’t content with a draw and pressed forward in search of a winner.

Deep into stoppage time, Pavlovic continued to threaten from set pieces and flicked on a corner for Samuel Chukwueze to bundle past Suzuki, completing Milan’s dramatic comeback and sealing all three points.

The xG battle highlighted Milan’s attacking dominance, as they exceeded their expected goals of 2.69, while Parma also punched above their 1.77 xG in a spirited display. The result sees Milan climb to sixth in the Serie A table, keeping their European ambitions alive, while Parma slip to 17th, edging closer to the relegation zone.

This victory not only reinforces Milan’s fighting spirit but also adds a historic moment to their illustrious Serie A legacy. They’ll look to build on this momentum in their next fixture, while Parma face a crucial battle to avoid the drop.