The match at the Olimpico was anything but straightforward for Milan, who for long stretches were at the mercy of Roma’s surges. Credit, though, to the Rossoneri defence for holding firm against the home side’s attacks, with Roma guilty of wasting too many chances despite producing a performance that largely lived up to expectations.
The point earned in Rome sees Allegri's Milan slip to five points behind league leaders Inter, but this draw could prove valuable by the end of the season. For now, however, the focus remains on the Scudetto, with the gap to their city rivals inevitably widening. La Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted this on its front page this morning with the headline: “Milan halted.”
