AC Milan Stunned by Promoted Parma in 2-1 Defeat

AC Milan’s challenging start to the Serie A season continued as they suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat against newly-promoted Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Saturday. This loss leaves the seven-time European champions with just one point from their first two matches under new coach Paulo Fonseca.

Parma took an early lead when Dennis Man scored within the first two minutes, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Milan. Despite several attempts to equalize, Milan struggled to break down Parma’s defense, with Zion Suzuki making crucial saves to keep the hosts ahead.

Milan found their rhythm in the second half, and Christian Pulisic managed to level the score in the 66th minute after a brilliant assist from Rafael Leao. However, Parma’s counter-attacking prowess proved too much for Milan to handle. Matteo Cancellieri scored the decisive goal 13 minutes before the end, securing a memorable victory for Parma and marking his first goal for the club since joining on loan from Lazio.

The defeat highlights the work Fonseca has ahead of him to turn Milan’s fortunes around. The team showed glimpses of their potential but were ultimately undone by Parma’s clinical finishing and solid defensive performance.