WATCH: Rafael Leao’s joy shines through in Milan’s spectacular goal

Milan's Rafael Leao skillfully maneuvers past two Sassuolo defenders and slots the ball into the bottom corner with a grin on his face.

Rafael Leao's Astonishing Goal
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Witness the spectacle as Milan’s standout player, Rafael Leao, weaves effortlessly between two Sassuolo defenders, expertly guiding the ball through a crowded field into the distant bottom corner—all the while sporting a wide grin.

Mere days following harsh criticism from both fans and pundits for his performance in the Europa League loss to Roma, the Portuguese talent found himself back in action at the Mapei Stadium without respite.

In a defiant response to the naysayers, he orchestrated a breathtaking solo goal, even with his team trailing 2-0 in Reggio Emilia.

Leao initiated the move from the left flank, maneuvering deftly between Ruan Tressoldi and Daniel Boloca, his smile already evident as he elegantly directed the ball into the far corner with his right foot.

Rafael Leão

Rafael Alexandre Conceição Leão

Forwarder, Midfielder

PortugalPortugal

Age: 25

188 cm

81 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 30 4 Missed
Minutes 2323 77.4 Avg
Goals 7 0.2 Avg
Assist 8 0.3 Avg
Attempt 127 4.2 Avg
Passes 807 26.976.7% AvgSucc
Yellow 5 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 28 times for 2143 minutes for Serie A.

Rafael Leão scored 7 goals for Milan. He procured 8 assists. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in Serie A. In the last match Milan drew 3-3 against Sassuolo.

Milan performance and stats

Milan

Manager: Stefano Pioli
Rank 2nd
Win 21
Draw 7
Loss 6
Goals 64-39
Diff 25
Rank 3rd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 5-8
Diff -3

Milan is currently 2nd in the Serie A with 68 points.

In the last 32 games, it has won 21 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Milan drawn 3-3 against Sassuolo.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 60 goals and conceding 34.​