AC Milan climbed to the top of Serie A after Rafael Leão’s second-half strike secured a tense 1–0 win over Lazio, a match overshadowed by a late VAR controversy.
The Portuguese forward finished from close range shortly after the restart, converting a low ball across the box from Fikayo Tomori. Lazio thought they had earned a dramatic penalty deep into stoppage time when Alessio Romagnoli’s effort struck Strahinja Pavlovic’s arm, but officials ruled against awarding a spot-kick following a lengthy review, sparking angry protests.
Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri was sent off during the delay, as both teams waited for the decision. The victory moves Milan a point clear at the top of the table ahead of Roma’s clash with Napoli, while Lazio remain in eighth place.
