LEÃO IS THE MVP FROM AC MILAN v HELLAS VERONA

The MVP from AC Milan 1-0 Hellas Verona could only ever be Rafa Leão. With the captain's armband on, our number 10 scored a great goal with the first opportunity of the match, which turned out to be the winner as we moved to second in the table. Rafa has now got on the scoresheet in three straight league matches for the first time in his spell at the Club.

Pulisic's press and Giroud's recovery gave Leão a clear path to bear down on goal starting from 40 metres away and then beat an onrushing Montipò with a calm finish. This great goal, his third in the league this season, saw him win the MVP award, chosen by the fans in a poll on the AC Milan Official App. Rafa finished first ahead of two other key performers: Musah and Sportiello.

The Portuguese winger led the way, and not just because he had the armband on, given the absences of Calabria and Hernández. Leão not only scored with his first sight of goal, he also put in a performance full of self-sacrifice and aided his teammates in the build-up play as Stefano Pioli opted for a back three for the first time this season.

Our number 10 had 33 touches and an 86.7% pass completion rate (80% in the final third) against Hellas. He made two crosses, attempted eight dribbles and won possession back twice. The key stat: a winning goal that saw the Rossoneri get back to winning ways after not recording a victory in their last two games in all competitions. He went off to rapturous applause, which was richly deserved. Bravo, Rafa!

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