"AC Milan just about got the job done against Lecce at San Siro on Sunday night, even if it wasn't a vintage performance. With some chances spurned and Falcone in inspired form, it looked like Milan were heading for another case of points dropped against a struggling side. However, Niclas Füllkrug scored his first goal since arriving with 15 minutes left on the clock to secure an important win."
"La Gazzetta dello Sport: "Look at that 9. Füllkrug's header brings Milan back to within 3 of Inter. The German comes on and crushes Lecce. Allegri: 'Champions League quota 74 points'." Corriere dello Sport: "At the Max. A Milan-worthy finale: Füllkrug takes care of it. DiFra's wall, Falcone super. Celebrations for Niclas, his first goal for #ACMilan : he scores in the 76th minute. Allegri responds to Chivu: +15 points compared to '24-25.""
AC Milan scraped a 1-0 home victory over Lecce at San Siro after a struggle and several missed chances. Lecce goalkeeper Falcone produced an inspired performance that kept Milan at bay for much of the match. Niclas Füllkrug scored his first goal since joining Milan in the 76th minute with a header to secure three points. The win keeps Milan three points behind Inter in the title race. Major Italian newspapers ran front-page coverage, with La Gazzetta touting Füllkrug's header, Corriere highlighting Falcone and the late finish, and Tuttosport and QS stressing Milan's climb toward the top.
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