Rome (AFP)

AC Milan, irresistible since the start of the season, gave up their first Serie A points on Monday after a spectacular draw against AS Rome (3-3), at the end of the 5th day.

At 39, the indestructible Zlatan Ibrahimovic has nevertheless continued to lead the way with a third brace in three league games played.

A first goal after less than two minutes, on a nice serve from Leao, then a penalty that we thought was decisive for the 3-2 (79th), allow him to take the lead in the scorers standings alone.

In the meantime, Leao had offered another caviar to Saelemaekers (47th), but that was not enough to secure a fifth victory in five games for the leaders Rossoneri, because the defense, so far very solid, has failed this time.

The Romans, three times behind, thus returned each time by taking advantage of some approximations of the Milan goalkeeper Tatarusanu, called to replace Donnarumma, tested positive for Covid-19 and last-minute package.

For his first appearance in the Milan jersey, the former Lyonnais seems to have been a victim of his lack of rhythm, he who has only played with Romania since February.

Dzeko thus took advantage of a missed aerial exit on a corner of the Romanian international to equalize for the first time in the first half, then Veretout brought his team to 2-2 on a generous penalty (71st), after a released ball by Tatarusanu, before Kumbulla snatched 3-3 six minutes from the end of regulation time.

Milan, with 13 points, remains at the top of the standings, with 2 points ahead of Naples and Sassuolo, at the end of this game played without a spectator due to the return of full camera in the Italian stadiums since Monday.

But the Rossoneri will undoubtedly regret the missed opportunities, especially in the first half, on a header from Kjaer pushed back by the post or a powerful free kick from Calhanoglu diverted by the Roman goalkeeper Mirante.

The only consolation, they stretch their current invincibility series a little more, since the resumption of matches in June after confinement: 22 matches now without defeat, in all competitions.

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