The Cult of Calcio
Stadio San Siro sets the stage for a ‘David vs Goliath’ Serie A clash between early pacesetters Milan and rock-bottom Pisa. It will be the first meeting between these two sides in any competition since April 1991, when the Rossoneri claimed a narrow 1-0 win away from home.
Despite a frustrating 2-1 home defeat to newly promoted Cremonese on the opening weekend, Milan headed into Matchday 8 as the table toppers. Massimiliano Allegri has steadied the ship since that underwhelming result, with the 19-time Italian champions racking up five wins in their last six league outings (D1).
Star winger Rafael Leao stole the show in his first Serie A start of the season as Milan fought back to…