TIME MACHINE: PARMA v AC MILAN

Parma v AC Milan is back, a fixture that, in recent years, has brought thrilling clashes and valuable points. Just as in the 2020/21 season, when the Rossoneri, coached by Pioli, won a crucial match at the Tardini for a qualifying spot in the Champions League. Let's take a look back at the history of Parma v AC Milan with our Time Machine and revisit that 1-3 victory on 10 April 2021.

At the Tardini, AC Milan took the field in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation with a single objective in mind: to secure second place. Ready, set, and immediately goal: in the eighth minute, Ibrahimović protected the ball and laid it off to Ante Rebić on the edge of the box, who, with a smart first touch and a powerful right-footed strike, shot into the right corner, leaving Sepe with no chance. Parma tried to make a comeback with Pellè, but Donnarumma was ready. The Rossoneri played with authority, pressing high and quickly taking back possession. Just before halftime AC Milan doubled their lead in the 44th minute with a brilliant link-up between Theo and Ibra picked out Franck Kessié in the box, who finished with a precise right-footed strike to make it 2:0. A crucial goal to end a well-played, maturely managed first half, putting Pioli's men firmly in control heading into the second half. 

The second half took a turn in the 60th minute when Ibrahimovic was sent off for dissent after a foul was awarded in Parma's favour: a red card that left the rossoneri down to ten men and reignited hope for the Gialloblù. AC Milan came under pressure, and six minutes later, Parma pegged one back; Gagliolo made a smart run onto Pellè's headed flick and slotted past Donnarumma from close range. Parma pushed forward with urgency, but AC Milan's defence stood firm. Kjaer and Tomori proved key in the air, especially in their duels against Cornelius. With Parma throwing everything forward in stoppage time, the Rossoneri struck on the counterattack to close out the match. In the 94th minute, Dalot won the ball and launched a two-on-two with Leão. From one Portuguese player to another, Dalot slipped it to Rafa, who calmly beat Sepe with a right-footed finish to seal the 3-1 win. A vital three points for a Rossoneri side that stayed tight, composed, and strategic, even when down to ten men, powering forward in their push for Champions League football.

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