With the start of the new season in Italy’s Serie A, a testing day immediately came for the Rossoneri. Milan hosted Cremonese on its home ground, but luck was on the visitors’ side — the score was 1–2.
Under the leadership of the returning Allegri, the team began the game at a high tempo but had difficulty turning the initial advantage into a goal. Also, this evening was in special focus for Modric: he made his debut and tried to add rhythm and imagination to the play.
However, in the 28th minute, Baskirotto opened the scoring on behalf of the visitors — a precise strike after a set piece silenced San Siro. Milan did not keep waiting long: in the 45+1st minute, Pavlovic restored the balance with an accurate shot, lifting spirits before the short break.
The fate of the second half was decided in the 61st minute: Bonazzoli showed his leadership and scored the most valuable goal of this trip for Cremonese. In the remaining minutes, the Rossoneri increased the pressure; entries from the flanks and long-distance attempts multiplied, but the final decision and an accurate shot were lacking.
Serie A. Round 1
Milan — Cremonese 1:2
Goals: Pavlovic (45+1) — Baskirotto (28), Bonazzoli (61).
In summary, for Allegri the night of return began not as celebratory as expected but with lessons to be learned. Modric’s debut, meanwhile, opened the door to new opportunities for combinations in the center and quick passes — now the most important thing is to be able to turn this impulse into results in the next rounds.
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