Parma stun Milan with late winner in Serie A clash

Mariano Troilo's header in the 80th minute gives Parma a shock 1-0 victory over AC Milan at the San Siro.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Parma pulled off a surprise 1-0 win over AC Milan in their Serie A matchup on Sunday. Mariano Troilo scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute, with the strike initially disallowed but then overturned after a VAR review. The victory was a shock result, as Milan had dominated possession and chances throughout the match but failed to find the back of the net.

Why it matters

The loss is a significant blow to Milan's Serie A title aspirations, as they now trail league leaders Inter by 10 points. For Parma, the win provides a much-needed boost as they look to climb up the table from their current mid-table position.

The details

Milan assistant manager Marco Landucci attributed the defeat to a series of unfortunate events, including injuries to key players Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Gabbia. Despite Milan's 24-match unbeaten run in Serie A entering the contest, they struggled to convert their chances, with Rafael Leao hitting the post and Christian Pulisic having a shot cleared off the line. Parma, on the other hand, capitalized on their single clear opportunity, with Troilo's header in the 80th minute proving to be the match-winner.

  • The match was played on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Troilo's goal came in the 80th minute of the match.

The players

Mariano Troilo

The Parma player who scored the winning goal in the 80th minute.

Mike Maignan

The AC Milan goalkeeper.

Lautaro Valenti

The Parma player whose challenge on Maignan was initially ruled a foul but overturned after a VAR review.

Marco Landucci

The AC Milan assistant manager who spoke after the match.

Massimiliano Allegri

The AC Milan manager who was suspended for the match.

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What they’re saying

“I think Serie A is the most difficult league in the world, given that it is so very balanced, and every game has hidden dangers.”

— Marco Landucci, AC Milan Assistant Manager (Sky Sport Italia)

What’s next

The loss leaves Milan 10 points behind Serie A leaders Inter, and they will look to bounce back in their next match. Parma, meanwhile, will aim to build on this surprise victory as they continue their push up the table.

The takeaway

This result highlights the unpredictable nature of Serie A, where even the league's top teams can be upset on any given day. It also underscores the importance of capitalizing on opportunities, as Parma did with their single clear chance, while Milan were left to rue their missed opportunities.