AC Milan 2-0 Bologna: Champions Milan back on top of Serie A thanks to Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud goals

AC Milan got back to winning ways in Serie A as the Rossoneri edged out Bologna 2-0 at the San Siro to move to the top of the league table. Going into the game, Stefano Pioli’s side had not tasted defeat to Bologna since 2016, and they were the side that opened the scoring in the 21st minute.

Ad Rafael Leao latched onto Charles De Ketelaere’s through ball to finish well from inside the box with his right foot beyond Bologna goalkeeper Łukasz Skorupski to score his first goal of the season. Serie AChampions AC Milan drop first points of the season with hard-fought draw at Atalanta21/08/2022 AT 18:00 The Rossoneri doubled their advantage thirteen minutes into the second half, as Leao turned into the provider.

The winger chipped a ball into the box, which Olivier Giroud met on the stretch to volley home. Bologna’s best chance came from a set-piece routine midway through the second half, as substitute Nicola Sansone saw his shot from distance rattle the near post.

Stefano Pioli’s side comfortably saw the remainder of the game out to continue their unbeaten start to the new season. Serie A table Serie A fixtures/results Serie A top scorers TALKING POINT Premier LeagueAC Milan and Inter Milan 'rejected Ronaldo' after call from agent — reports14/08/2022 AT 13:09 Serie ARebic nets brace as Milan score four in season-opening win against Udinese13/08/2022 AT 16:00