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AC Milan Aims to Narrow Gap Against Como

2/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

AC Milan hosts Como at San Siro, aiming to close the eight-point gap to Inter Milan, leaders with 53 points and a 23-match unbeaten league run.
Adrien Rabiot (Milan midfielder) and Alvaro Morata (Como striker) are suspended.
Como sits seventh with 41 points.
The match could yield a club-record consecutive away wins for Como and shape both sides’ league ambitions.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Calciopoli scandal dramatically altered Serie A, resulting in Juventus's relegation and the stripping of titles, while AC Milan faced scrutiny but retained its status. Inter Milan seized the opportunity, winning the 2006-07 title with 97 points. This scandal's legacy continues to shape club strategies and rivalries, particularly between AC Milan and Inter, in the evolving landscape of Italian football.

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Story summary

AC Milan hosts Como at San Siro, aiming to close the eight-point gap to Inter Milan, leaders with 53 points and a 23-match unbeaten league run.
Adrien Rabiot (Milan midfielder) and Alvaro Morata (Como striker) are suspended.
Como sits seventh with 41 points.
The match could yield a club-record consecutive away wins for Como and shape both sides’ league ambitions.

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