RAFAEL LEAO NEWS

Scores and assists versus Udinese Leao scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Leao put his fingerprints on the rout by opening the scoring with a gem in the top corner from the edge of the box and setting up Tijjani Reijnders with a square ball on the final one. He's up to seven goals and eight assists in Serie A play. He has scored once, dished out three helpers and posted six shots (three on target), 15 chances created and 14 crosses (six accurate) in the last six rounds.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan canters to victory over struggling Udinese

Four different players got their names on the scoresheet in AC Milan's 4-0 win over Udinese in Serie A

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AC Milan's only route back to Europe might be another derby win

For AC Milan it could be the only way to qualify for Europe

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pulisic scores again to help Milan fight back to beat Como 2-1 in Serie A

Christian Pulisic scored again to help AC Milan earn another comeback victory in Serie A with a 2-1 home win over Como

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dishes assist against Lecce Leao assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in 45 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Lecce.

Impact Leao was deployed as a sub even though Milan didn't have a midweek game and contributed to the comeback with a pinpoint feed for Christian Pulisic after wriggling free on the wing. It's his second in a row and the eighth in the season. He has scored once and posted four shots (three on target), 12 key passes and 15 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five games.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist against Lecce Leao assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in 45 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Lecce.

Impact Leao was deployed as a sub even though Milan didn't have a midweek game and contributed to the comeback with a pinpoint feed for Christian Pulisic after wriggling free on the wing. It's his second in a row and the eighth in the season. He has scored once and posted four shots (three on target), 12 key passes and 15 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five games.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

'Captain America' to the rescue as Pulisic scores 2 goals in Milan's 3-2 win at Lecce

Christian Pulisic was the hero for AC Milan with his two goals helping the Rossoneri end a three-match losing streak in Serie A

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates six chances Leao logged an assist in AC Milan's 2-1 loss to Lazio Sunday, creating six chances overall.

Impact Leao had five crosses in the match, and was AC Milan's most potent offensive player. He should continue putting up strong numbers next Saturday against Lecce, a side that has conceded 43 goals in league play.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Milan crisis deepens after 3rd straight Serie A loss, this time to Lazio

AC Milan has fallen further into crisis as a stoppage-time penalty condemned it to a 2-1 defeat at home to Lazio in the Italian league

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes in Bologna game Leao drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Leao broke the deadlock late in the final half by beating the offside trap and gliding past the goalie, returning to the start sheet after four matches and tallying his sixth Serie A goal of the season. He has assisted once and logged eight shots (two on target), six key passes and nine crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans receive Luis Diaz boost, club face Rafael Leao competition, and more - February 23, 2025 Barcelona secured a 2-0 win over Las Palmas at the Gran Canaria on Saturday, February 22, in LaLiga.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Fails to make service pay off Leao tallied five crosses in AC Milan's 1-1 draw against Feyenoord Tuesday.

Impact Unfortunately for the speedy winger, none of his crosses were considered accurate and he created no chances in what was ultimately a result which sent AC Milan out of the Champions League. Leao has a good matchup to bounce back Saturday against Torino, a team which has given up 31 goals in league play.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist against verona Leao assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Leao was highly productive despite playing just the second half for rest purposes, pacing his side in multiple offensive categories and finding Santiago Gimenez with a little flick-on after a bursting run on the late game-winner. It's his sixth season assist, but he hadn't had one since early December. He has scored once and posted 12 shots (four on target), three key passes and three crosses (zero accurate) in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix set for AC Milan stay! Serie A side ready to sell Barcelona target Rafael Leao to fund bid for Chelsea attacker | Goal.com US AC Milan are ready to sell Rafael Leao to Barcelona to fund a permanent move for on-loan forward Joao Felix.

FEBRUARY 15 • GOAL.COM

Scores off bench in win Leao scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and drew two fouls after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Leao appeared off the bench for the first time since November, being brought as part of a triple halftime substitution with the game still scoreless. As usual, he brought a lot of firepower to the offense and, in the 68th minute, the forward headed home a cross from the right flank to break the deadlock. After a very quiet start of campaign, Leao is slowly starting to get back to his best game, with seven goals and two assists over his last 17 appearances in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet versus Inter Leao recorded two shots (one on goal) and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Leao produced just one notable sprint and a pair of attempts in this one. He has scored once and added 11 shots (six on target), four chances created and four crosses (one accurate) in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Leao scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Girona.

Impact After AC Milan's team began its 2024-25 Champions League season with back-to-back losses, the side has logged five consecutive UCL wins. Leao made a direct impact in all but one of them, as the four wins included three goals and one assist from him.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Juventus Leao had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Leao did a little bit of everything on offense but wasn't as impactful as in the last game. He'll look to snap out of a ho-hum stretch as he has tallied one goal, eight shots (three on target), 11 key passes and 14 crosses (four accurate) in the last five games.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Como Leao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus Como.

Impact Leao completed a second-half comeback by his side by dinking it over the goalie after beating the offside trap. It's his sixth goal in the season. He has hit the net twice and added eight shots (four on target), 12 key passes and 14 crosses (four accurate) in his last five outings.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses in Cagliari match Leao had two shots (one on goal), two key passes, eight crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Leao paced his team in deliveries but wasn't too active besides that, as the offense went through other attackers in this one. He has notched one goal, one assist, seven shots (three on target) and 11 chances created in his last five outings.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona staff warn Joan Laporta against €90m pursuit of AC Milan's Rafael Leao over work rate and deep block concerns | Goal.com US Barcelona's staff have reportedly warned club president Joan Laporta not to buy AC Milan winger Rafael Leao.

JANUARY 11 • GOAL.COM

Returns in Supercoppa Leao (thigh) came off the bench and provided an assist in Monday's 3-2 win over Inter in the Supercoppa final.

Impact Leao was unavailable for the semi-final but completed his rehab a few days later and had an impactful cameo. He'll likely return to the XI at Alex Jimenez's expense in Saturday's home game versus Cagliari. He has scored and assisted once in his last five displays, adding seven shots (three on target), 13 chances created and six crosses (two accurate).

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic inspires AC Milan to comeback win over Inter in Italian Super Cup final

AC Milan came back from two goals down to beat city rival Inter Milan 3-2 and win the Italian Super Cup on Monday.

JANUARY 6

Nursing thigh problem Leao has been diagnosed with a left flexor elongation and will take further tests in a week, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Leao is poised to miss the match versus Roma next week and return for the Supercoppa in early January. Alvaro Morata (illness) should be back soon and will help replace him with some adjustments across formations. Alex Jimenez manned the offensive flank after he was forced off.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off against Verona Leao was injured and subbed out in the 32nd minute of Friday's game against Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed, after recording one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accura...

Impact Leao had a nice start but couldn't continue after receiving some medical attention due to a muscular problem. He'll have to be assessed ahead of next Sunday's clash with Roma. The coach deployed two fullbacks together on the left wing, Alex Jimenez and Theo Hernandez, due to multiple absences.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE