A missed penalty from Christian Pulisic proved costly as AC Milan were held to a 0-0 draw by Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday in Serie A action. The stalemate ended Milan's five-match winning streak and prevented them from reclaiming the top spot in the league.
The match, played on October 5, 2025, was an intense encounter between two well-organized teams. AC Milan traveled to Turin with confidence after a 2-1 victory over Napoli. The Rossoneri showcased patience in moving the ball, aiming to strike on the counter with Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez. Despite creating clearer chances, they lacked the final touch to secure a win.
The first half was tense, with both teams focused on closing down spaces. Juventus appeared more dangerous early on, with a cross from Conceição to Jonathan David nearly finding its mark. Milan responded with Gimenez dribbling through players, but his shot was saved. A significant opportunity arose for Milan in the 43rd minute when Pavlović's pass led to a chance for David, but he slipped.
The pivotal moment arrived early in the second half when Gimenez was pulled down in the box by Lloyd Kelly, resulting in a penalty for Milan. Pulisic, who leads Milan with six goals this season, stepped up to take the penalty, but his shot soared over the crossbar. This marked only the second time in Pulisic's professional career that he failed to convert a penalty.
Juventus' goalkeeper, Michele Di Gregorio, proved to be a difficult obstacle for Milan. In the 90th minute, a through ball from Luka Modrić found Rafael Leão, but Di Gregorio saved his effort. Earlier in the match, Mike Maignan made a crucial save, denying Federico Gatti from close range.
AC Milan generated an expected goals (xG) total of 1.74 from their 13 attempts, compared to Juventus' 0.68 from 12 shots, highlighting Milan's missed opportunities. Milan has now kept four clean sheets in the first six games of a Serie A season for the second time in the three-points-for-a-win era. The result puts AC Milan at 13 points, behind Napoli and Roma.
Massimiliano Allegri, returning to Turin, saw his team miss chances to gain three points and fall behind Napoli. Igor Tudor, Juventus' coach, acknowledged the draw as fair but urged his team to continue improving. Juventus has drawn five consecutive matches in all competitions for the first time since April 2006.
The statistics highlight a trend in this rivalry. The last eight Serie A meetings between Juventus and AC Milan have produced only six goals. Three of the last four Serie A meetings between these teams have ended 0-0, equaling the number of goalless draws in the previous 36 encounters.
