MILAN, Jan 10: AC Milan bounced back from its first Serie A loss by beating relegation-threatened Torino 2-0 and extending its lead in the standings.
Milan, which is bidding for a first league title in a decade, was firmly in control at halftime following a Rafael Leão strike and a Franck Kessié penalty on Saturday.
Stefano Pioli’s side moved four points ahead of city rival Inter Milan, which faces a potentially challenging visit to third-placed Roma on Sunday. Milan hosts Torino again on Tuesday, in the Italian Cup.
Defeat to Juventus midweek was Milan’s first in Serie A since March and the Rossoneri were still without several injured players including Zlatan Ibrahimovic — although the forward was sent in for the final few minutes.
Super Ilicic
Josip Ilicic appears to be back to his best after inspiring Atalanta to a 4-1 win at Benevento. Ilicic scored Atalanta’s opener, hit the post and had a hand in another two goals for Rafael Tolói and Duván Zapata. (AP)
