In a significant Serie A face-off held at San Siro Stadium, AC Milan and Atalanta ended in a dramatic 1-1 tie on 25th February 2024. AC Milan’s Rafael Leao struck early in the first half, and Atalanta's Teun Koopmeiners evened the scoreline with a penalty. Statistical data from the game offer essential clues to the team’s performance and game strategies.

AC Milan appeared to dominate the pitch offensively, as reflected in their commanding shot statistics. Milan managed 20 shot attempts in total, with 7 on target and 13 off target. On the other hand, Atalanta recorded just 8 shot attempts, with only 3 shots on target and 5 off target. However, both teams converted only 1 of their attempts into a goal indicating some lack of efficiency in finishing.

AC Milan also proved superior in terms of corner kicks with a total of 5 to Atalanta’s 3, indicative of their increased pressure in the attacking third. In terms of discipline, Atalanta received significantly more yellow cards, with 4 individuals cautioned, as compared to AC Milan's solitary booking. Remarkably, no red cards were shown, and Atalanta managed to withstand the pressure until the final whistle despite the increased fouls and yellow cards.

In terms of offsides, Atalanta was caught off-position once, while Milan showed excellent discipline, not being pulled offside throughout the game. The match was relatively physical, which is reflected in the foul count, with Atalanta fouling 16 times to Milan’s 12.

Rafael Leao, who not only scored Milan's only goal but was also booked, and Theo Hernandez, who provided the assist, were crucial contributors to Milan's single goal. However, their performances were not enough to secure a win for the home team. For Atalanta, Teun Koopmeiners was instrumental, bringing the only goal in form of a penalty, while Marten De Roon, Emil Holm, Ademola Lookman, and Ederson received yellows reflecting a tough gameplay approach from Atalanta.

In summary, the match was intensely contested, with AC Milan dominating shot attempts and corner kicks. Lack of clinical finishing led to a low scoring draw despite numerous opportunities, especially for AC Milan. Atalanta’s eagerness to disrupt play and keep things level may explain their high foul and yellow card count. Although this strategy may have cost Atalanta in terms of discipline, it seemed to have worked in their favor by keeping AC Milan from scoring more goals.

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