US EditionMatteo Gabbia's Quick Thinking Saves Rafael Leão From Yellow Card in AC Milan Win
Matteo Gabbia stopped Rafael Leão from receiving a yellow card by quickly replacing his shirt after a penalty celebration, preserving Milan's key attacker amid several injuries.
- On Sunday, Matteo Gabbia hurried into Rafael Leão's path at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium and grabbed his jersey to prevent a yellow card after a winning penalty.
- Facing a thin forward line, AC Milan cannot risk losing Leão to bookings with Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot and Christopher Nkunku sidelined by injuries.
- Rafael Leão scored twice on his first Serie A start since injury, providing a decisive impact in AC Milan's win over Fiorentina on Oct. 19, 2025.
- Gabbia's dash was praised as one of the match's most important tackles, and the intervention drew smiles from Leão on the pitch.
- The 2-1 victory returned AC Milan to the top of the table, and Leão posted a photo of the moment in an Instagram story with `face with tears of joy` emojis.
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Matteo Gabbia's quick thinking saves Rafael Leão from yellow card after AC Milan win
It was moments after Rafael Leão converted a game-winning penalty that AC Milan center back Matteo Gabbia made one of the most important tackles of a match with Fiorentina.
Rafael Leao returned from injury to lead Milan to a big win over Fiorentina, scoring both goals in the Rossoneri's 2-1 triumph at the San Siro. After a difficult start to the season and several games from the bench, the Portuguese striker shone again, turning the tables with goals in the 63rd and 86th minutes, which lifted Milan to the top of the Serie A table. During the celebration of the second goal, Leao tried to take off his shirt, but his …
Gabbia avoids Rafael Leao's yellow card during AC Milan goal celebration
Rafael Leao was about to take off his shirt to celebrate his second goal for Milan on Sunday, but Matteo Gabbia saved him from a yellow card.Milan’s vice-captain Gabbia prevented his teammate Leao from getting a yellow card on Sunday, after the Portuguese had scored his second goal against Fiorentina, giving the Rossoneri the lead and, eventually, all three points thanks to a 2-1 win.Leao had not scored at San Siro in 17 monthsMILAN, ITALY – OCT…
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