{"id":10248,"date":"2026-01-26T08:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/ac-milan-stars-maignan-and-modric-frustrated-at-roma-penalty-in-1-1-draw\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T08:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:39:18","slug":"ac-milan-stars-maignan-and-modric-frustrated-at-roma-penalty-in-1-1-draw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/ac-milan-stars-maignan-and-modric-frustrated-at-roma-penalty-in-1-1-draw\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Milan stars Maignan and Modric frustrated at Roma penalty in 1-1 draw"},"content":{"rendered":"


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ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Koni De Winter of AC Milan celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Milan stars Mike Maignan and Luka Modric were very critical of the Roma penalty in their 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico. \u2018I don\u2019t think they would\u2019ve scored\u2019 without it.<\/p>\n

The goalkeeper really does raise his game when facing the Giallorossi, as his series of saves at San Siro helped secure the 1-0 victory in November 2025.<\/p>\n

That included parrying a Paulo Dybala penalty, but this time Lorenzo Pellegrini just about managed to put the spot-kick past his fingertips for a 1-1 draw, cancelling out the Koni De Winter opener.<\/p>\n

Maignan and Modric wanted more than a point for Milan<\/h2>\n
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ROME, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 25: Manu Kone of AS Roma is challenged by Luka Modric of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe came here for the three points,\u201d Serie A Man of the Match Maignan told DAZN Italia.<\/p>\n

\u201cRoma are a very difficult team to play against, especially on their own turf. We had the chances to score a second goal, it\u2019s a pity we didn\u2019t do more to bring home the full result.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s also a pity that we conceded on that penalty that I don\u2019t want to comment on. It\u2019s in the past now. What is Bartesaghi meant to do, cut his arms off? The ball is knocked onto his arm. They could even have given another on Pulisic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Davide Bartesaghi\u2019s arm was outstretched when Zeki Celik\u2019s knockback struck it, whereas Pulisic\u2019s arm was hanging limply by his side on the second appeal from Wesley.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are many strong teams in Italy challenging for the top spots, we know every point matters. We play every game looking to win and want to continue our journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

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ROME, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 25: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team\u2019s first goal from the penalty-spot during the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This result means Milan remain in second place, but are now five points adrift of leaders Inter, opening up a four-point advantage over both Roma and Napoli in joint third.<\/p>\n

The more important concern is looking over their shoulders in the fight for a Champions League spot, as Juventus are five points behind and Como seven.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we started the game well for 15-20 minutes, then Roma started dominating the game and Mike was saving us, but we managed to survive the first half,\u201d confessed Modric to DAZN Italia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe second half was much better, we created chances and without this unlucky penalty that wasn\u2019t a penalty, I don\u2019t think they would\u2019ve scored a goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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ROME, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 25: Samuele Ricci of AC Milan takes a shot whilst under pressure from Daniele Ghilardi of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Milan are now unbeaten in 21 Serie A rounds, since the opening weekend defeat to Cremonese in August 2025, the longest positive streak in Europe\u2019s top five leagues this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are still continuing without losing, it\u2019s a positive thing, but we are unhappy we couldn\u2019t manage to stay 1-0 up. We are looking forward to the next match,\u201d concluded Modric.<\/p>\n

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