AC Milan extended their unbeaten Serie A run to 14 games but were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo at the San Siro.
The Rossoneri had an opportunity to increase pressure on the chasing pack, with the rest of the top eight playing later on Sunday. However, Sassuolo have often troubled Milan in recent seasons, having won two of their last six league meetings. The first half proved challenging for the hosts.
Alexis Saelemaekers had Milan’s opening attempt, firing over the bar early on, but Sassuolo struck first just before the quarter-hour mark. A slick move involving Nemanja Matic and Andrea Pinamonti ended with Ismael Kone chipping delicately over Mike Maignan to put the visitors ahead.
Milan struggled to break down a compact Sassuolo defence, with chances limited. Adrien Rabiot created some space for a shot, only for Arijanet Muric to make a solid save.
Milan eventually found an equaliser before halftime from an unexpected source. Davide Bartesaghi ghosted in at the back post to convert Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s cross, marking his first Serie A goal.
