Milan fights back to beat Torino
AC Milan changed gears in the second half to claim a 3-2 win over Torino, closing the gap on Serie A leader Inter Milan to six points on Saturday.
After a sluggish first period, Milan struck twice in two minutes to seal the victory.
Milan moved back into second place, one point above Napoli, which won at Cagliari 1-0 on Friday. Inter visits Fiorentina on Sunday.
Torino controlled the opening half but Milan took the lead in the 37th minute with a stunning goal from defender Strahinja Pavlovic.
Pavlovic collected a cleared ball about 25 meters out, took a touch and unleashed a half‑volley that looped over goalkeeper Alberto Paleari.
Giovanni Simeone equalised just before halftime, prompting jeers from the home crowd.
Coach Massimiliano Allegri’s halftime address transformed Milan into a different side.
Adrien Rabiot restored Milan’s lead in the 54th minute, bundling in Christian Pulisic’s cross with his knee.
Youssouf Fofana doubled the advantage two minutes later.
There was a nervy finish at San Siro as Nikola Vlasic pulled one back from the penalty spot after Pavlovic was judged to have fouled Simeone.
Sassuolo holds Juventus to draw
Despite an outbreak of whooping cough in their squad, Sassuolo earned a 1-1 draw at Juventus.
After informing the league's governing body that one squad member had a confirmed case, five additional players were isolated after showing symptoms; the identities were not revealed.
Kenan Yıldız put Juventus ahead in the 14th minute, but Andrea Pinamonti levelled early in the second half.
Juventus had a chance to win when they were awarded a penalty after a Dusan Vlahovic header hit Sassuolo defender Jay Idzes on the arm. However, Manuel Locatelli’s spot kick was weak and central, easily saved by goalkeeper Arijanet Muric.
Juventus remained fifth, battling for the fourth Champions League spot.
Positive news for Juventus came as Arkadiusz Milik made his long‑awaited return from injury. The Poland forward had been out for nearly two years after a knee ligament injury in June 2024 and several setbacks.
Milik entered as a substitute in the 79th minute, joined by Dusan Vlahovic, who also returned from injury and made his first appearance since November.
Cremonese defeat Parma in Giampaolo debut
Marco Giampaolo enjoyed a dream start at Cremonese, guiding his new side to a 2-0 win at Parma.
It was Cremonese’s first win since early December, lifting the relegation‑threatened side level with 17th‑placed Lecce, which visits Roma on Sunday.
Giampaolo replaced Davide Nicola, who was sacked on Wednesday.
Parma stayed mid‑table, seven points above the relegation zone.