Ramos Breaks San Siro Duck to Drive Milan Past Venezia 2-0
AC Milan maintained their perfect start to the Serie A campaign with a 2-0 victory over Venezia FC at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 28, 2026. The result hinged on an impactful second-half performance from substitute Alexis Saelemaekers, who unlocked a stubborn defensive block to set up striker Gonçalo Ramos for his first goal in a Rossoneri shirt.
Saelemaekers Alters Midfield Spacing as Ramos Capitalizes for Milan
Before kickoff, San Siro observed a minute of silence in memory of former captain Franco Baresi, who passed away on July 31, 2026. On the pitch, head coach squad rotations saw Luka Modric and Davide Bartesaghi enter the starting lineup, though the hosts struggled initially to break down Venezia’s compact low block.
AC Milan
clubRamos missed several early chances, scuffing a pull-back from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and later drawing a low save from Venezia goalkeeper Filip Stankovic after beating the offside trap. Venezia generated brief transitional threats through Akor Adams, but defender Strahinja Pavlovic executed a critical block on John Yeboah to keep the match scoreless before interval adjustments.
The tactical axis shifted decisively following the second-half introduction of Saelemaekers. Operating between Venezia’s defensive lines, the winger cut inside in the 69th minute to deliver a disguised pass through the central channel, allowing Ramos to slot a left-footed finish beneath Gianluca Busio for the opening goal.
Goncalo Ramos
playerMilan doubled their advantage in the 89th minute when Saelemaekers played Ardon Jashari through on goal. Stankovic parried Jashari’s chipped effort, but the rebounding ball struck Venezia defender Redouane Halhal and ricocheted into the net to confirm the final margin.
The result gives AC Milan six points from their opening two Serie A fixtures of the 2026-27 season.
Match Scoring Summary
| Minute | Team | Scorer | Assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69′ | AC Milan | Gonçalo Ramos | Alexis Saelemaekers |
| 89′ | AC Milan | Redouane Halhal (OG) | , |
Match Events
- 69′, GOAL: Gonçalo Ramos scores with a left-footed finish following a pass from Alexis Saelemaekers.
- 89′, OWN GOAL: Redouane Halhal deflects the ball into his own net after Filip Stankovic parries Ardon Jashari’s shot.