Juventus snatch a dramatic late draw against Milan

Federico Gatti rescued Juventus with a 91st-minute header, denying Milan victory in a cautious 1-1 draw. Alphadjo Cisse had put the visitors ahead in the 68th minute after receiving a pass from Chukwueze and finishing with composure.

The match began as a tactical battle with few chances. Juventus had more possession and took the initiative, but neither side created a clear opportunity during the first half. Luka Modric controlled the midfield for Milan, while the game’s main attacking references, Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos, faded as the contest progressed.

The result followed a familiar pattern in recent meetings. Four of the teams’ previous six encounters had ended 0-0, prompting fans on social media to joke that this match would be far removed from the frenetic game between Inter and Napoli the previous Saturday. The pace improved after the hour mark, but Gatti’s late header remained the decisive moment.

The draw marked the first dropped points of the season for both teams after each won its opening two matches. Milan had beaten Torino and Venezia, while Juventus had defeated Frosinone and Parma. Milan will travel to Rome next weekend to face Lazio, and Juventus will meet Sassuolo, who drew with Bologna.

The match also included tributes to Franco Baresi, who died on July 31 at 66. Juventus supporters honored the former Milan captain for a gesture he made toward the club’s fans after the Heysel tragedy, when 39 supporters died in a stampede.