ROME (AP) — Rafael Leão hasn’t displayed this kind of form with regularity since he was Serie A ’s MVP four seasons ago and led AC Milan to the league title.
Mike Maignan also emphasized his importance to the Rossoneri on Sunday.
A burst of speed from Leão led to the only goal and Maignan preserved the advantage by saving a penalty kick from Paulo Dybala late in the second half of a 1-0 victory over Roma.
Shortly before the break, Leão accelerated from the left flank on a counterattack and pulled back for Strahinja Pavlovic to knock in.
Leão also created several more chances at the San Siro, with a one-handed save from Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar denying him in the second half.
There was also a goal-line clearance from Roma defender Mario Hermoso to deny Leão.
Maignan then denied Dyb

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