Mansion Sports – The highly anticipated Serie A clash between two Italian giants, Juventus and AC Milan, ended without a winner as both sides were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw at the Allianz Stadium. 

The match was defined by a dramatic missed penalty from Milan’s in-form forward, Christian Pulisic, which denied the Rossoneri a valuable victory and left them with just a single point.

The game began at a cautious tempo, with both Juventus and Milan avoiding unnecessary risks in the opening minutes. 

The first opportunity came from Milan through Davide Bartesaghi, who delivered a precise cross from the left flank to Fofana, but the striker’s effort flew high over the bar. 

Shortly after, Jonathan David found himself in a promising position following a cross from the right, yet a miscommunication with Weston McKennie caused the chance to go to waste.

For the next ten minutes, the battle for midfield dominance intensified as neither team was willing to concede control. 

Juventus created a half-chance through McKennie, but the American midfielder ended up committing a foul on Fofana inside Milan’s penalty area.

Juventus 0-0 Milan: Wing Play Dominates but Chances Go Begging

Both sides appeared more dangerous when attacking down the flanks, seeking to exploit gaps between compact defensive lines. 

Milan carved out their best opportunity after the 20th minute, when Christian Pulisic intercepted the ball in midfield and dribbled into Juventus’s penalty area. However, he lost his balance at the crucial moment and failed to capitalize.

A misjudged clearance from Juventus’s back line nearly gave Fofana a golden chance, but the Bianconeri’s defenders recovered swiftly to neutralize the threat. 

Moments later, another breakdown in communication between Jonathan David and McKennie squandered another promising move.

Juventus responded by attacking down the wings, with McKennie once again getting on the end of a cross, only to head the ball well off target. 

Soon after, Locatelli delivered a brilliant through ball to Kalulu on the right, who squared the ball perfectly to Jonathan David. Unfortunately, the new signing slipped at the decisive moment, missing what could have been a certain goal.

As halftime approached, Milan came close to breaking the deadlock through Pavlovic, who surged down the left flank and sent in a precise cross. Santiago Gimenez met it with a close-range header, but his effort narrowly missed the target.

Pulisic Misses Crucial Penalty as Milan Let Golden Chance Slip Away

Juventus began the second half with renewed intensity. From a short corner routine, Conceicao delivered a cross to the far post, where Gatti connected with a powerful volley — only for Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan to produce a stunning save.

Milan then earned a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 52nd minute when Lloyd Kelly fouled Santiago Gimenez inside the box. 

Christian Pulisic stepped up to take the penalty but sent his shot soaring over the crossbar, allowing Juventus to escape unscathed.

Following the missed penalty, Milan began to dominate possession, with Luka Modric dictating the tempo in midfield. 

Juventus attempted to hit back through quick counterattacks, but the introduction of fresh legs brought renewed energy to the Rossoneri.

Substitute Rafael Leao nearly scored a spectacular goal after noticing Juventus goalkeeper Di Gregorio off his line, attempting a long-range strike from midfield that drifted just over the bar.

Tactical Changes Fail to Break the Deadlock as Both Teams Share the Points

Both managers, Igor Tudor and Massimiliano Allegri, sought to influence the game through strategic substitutions. 

Tudor brought on Dusan Vlahovic and Lois Openda to increase attacking firepower, while Allegri introduced Rafael Leao, Christopher Nkunku, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to revitalize Milan’s midfield and front line.

Despite the injection of energy, Juventus lost two of their most threatening players of the evening — Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao — which blunted their attacking edge in the closing stages.

As the match drew to a close, both sides appeared more cautious, prioritizing the preservation of a single point over the risk of defeat. 

Tudor’s decision to introduce Filip Kostic in place of Daniele Rugani did little to change the game’s rhythm.

Milan created two more chances late in the match through Leao, but the Portuguese forward failed to direct his efforts on target. As the final whistle blew, the scoreline remained goalless.

Although Milan managed to secure a point away at one of their fiercest Serie A rivals, the Rossoneri will be left to rue Pulisic’s missed penalty — a moment that could have delivered a statement victory at one of the league’s most challenging venues.