The ruling Serie A champions are not fooling around. Straight from the season’s beginning, AC Milan looks dominant and capable of defending the title.On Saturday night, they defeat modest Bologna 2-0, primarily thanks to excellent Rafael Leao’s performance. The Portuguese striker netted once and assisted Olivier Giroud for the second.𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗗 😍#MilanBologna #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/Z0KkS5Z2Qx— AC Milan BR (@acmilanbr) August 27, 2022 One goal in each half proved to be more than enough for Stefano Pioli’s side to earn the victory they were looking for after that bit disappointing 1-1 draw at Atalanta in the previous round.Sinisa Mihajlovic’s team collapsed under Rossonerri’s pressure 20 minutes into the game, following a superb Ketelaere’s run. The young Belgian took the ball at the centre and ran with it in Kaka’s style before finding unmarked Leao on the left flank. A perfect finishing followed, and the favourites were 1-0 up.🎥 | Leao’s goal against Bologna pic.twitter.com/o2NN9Fgffu— CHAMPIONS OF ITALY 🏆 (@MilanEye) August 27, 2022 Arnautovic and co. fought hard to get back on track but were nowhere near the stalemate and eventual draw.Milan wrapped up the game shortly after the break. This time it was Leao with the assist, and Giroud demonstrated how magnificent striker he still is.🎥 | Giroud’s goal against Bologna pic.twitter.com/ABnJYgwmZe— CHAMPIONS OF ITALY 🏆 (@MilanEye) August 27, 2022 A perfectly timed shot fooled the keeper, and the French veteran received a standing ovation from the packed San Siro stadium.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 3FridayMonza – Udinese 1-2 (1-1)/Colpani 32 – Beto 36, Udogie 77/Lazio – Inter 3-1 (1-0)/Anderson 40, Luis Alberto 75, Pedro 86 – Lautaro 51/SaturdayJuventus – Roma 1-1 (1-0)/Vlahovic 2 – Abraham 70/Cremonese – Torino 1-2 (0-1)/Bianchetti 17 og/Spezia – Sassuolo 2-2 (2-1)/Bastoni 30, Nzola 45+4 pen – Frattesi 27, Pinamonti 50/Milan – Bologna 2-0 (1-0)/Leao 21, Giroud 58/Sunday19.30: (4.30) Verona (3.70) Atalanta (1.90)19.30: (2.50) Salernitana (3.30) Sampdoria (3.10)21.45: (3.35) Fiorentina (3.50) Napoli (2.25)21.45: (2.45) Lecce (3.40) Empoli (3.05)***odds are subject to change
