"Roma raced out of the blocks, with Donyell Malen - on his home debut - seeing a shot tamely deflect into Mike Maignan's gloves after just 18 seconds. Malen continued to lead the charge, forcing Maignan into another save shortly after before drilling wide from the edge of the six-yard box after peeling away from Milan's defence. Maignan was called into action twice more in the first half as Milan struggled to deal with Roma's pressure,"
"The visitors improved after the break, with Adrien Rabiot's effort tipped over the bar before Luka Modric's bending cross was flicked over the line by De Winter in the 62nd minute. Roma responded well, though, and got a stroke of fortune when Celik's cross struck a distracted Davide Bartesaghi's arm, and substitute Pellegrini duly dispatched from 12 yards, with Maignan only able to get fingertips to it."
Lorenzo Pellegrini's penalty earned Roma a 1-1 draw with AC Milan after Koni De Winter's goal put Milan ahead. Roma dominated the opening phase, with Donyell Malen forcing multiple saves and creating numerous chances from close range. Milan improved after halftime and took the lead through De Winter's flick from a Luka Modric cross. Celik's cross struck Davide Bartesaghi's arm, allowing Pellegrini to convert from 12 yards despite Maignan getting fingertips to the ball. Roma recorded superior shot and xG numbers, while Milan could not close the gap to Serie A leaders Inter and remain five points behind.
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