Milan's tactical shift challenges Venezia in live showdown

AC Milan hosted Venezia at the stadium on 28 August 2026, kickoff at 20:45, under referee Gianluca Manganiello. Both sides lined up in contrasting formations, Milan with a 3‑4‑2‑1 and Venezia a 3‑5‑2, as the match began under live commentary.

Match details and coaching staff

The Direct notes recorded the match details: Date 28/08/2026, Horaire 20h45, Stade unspecified, and Arbitre Gianluca Manganiello overseeing the proceedings. AC Milan’s ENTRAINEUR R. Marques Diogo Amorim listed an EFFECTIFS of 16 players, with goalkeeper Maignan wearing shirt 31.

Formation contrast shapes the opening

Milan deployed a 3‑4‑2‑1 formation while Venezia, coached by ENTRAINEUR G Stroppa, set up in a 3‑5‑2. The line‑ups featured Pavlović, De Winter, Gila Fuentes and Bartesaghi in defence for Milan, with Modrić, Musah and Chukwueze supporting the attack.

Venezia’s starting eleven included Cissè, Loftus‑Cheek and Matias Ramos on the wings, while the Remplaçants bench listed Diawara, Bocoum, Tenorio, and Estupiñán among others. The match composition also highlighted Maignan’s presence for Milan and the inclusion of Fuentes and Ramos among the key midfielders.

Statistical balance through 90 minutes showed Milan dominating possession at 70% compared with Venezia’s 30%. Milan completed 514 passes at a 68% accuracy, while Venezia managed 32 passes at 32% accuracy. Shot statistics recorded 12 off‑target attempts and 7 on‑target for Milan, with no recorded attempts for Venezia.

The foul count stood at eight for the match, reflecting a relatively clean encounter despite the intensity of the midfield battle. Both sides maintained the rhythm set in the first half, with the second half seeing Milan retain the higher possession percentage.

The final whistle blew after the full 90 minutes, leaving the statistical summary as the primary record of the encounter. The DIRECT commentary concluded with a review of the formations, player performances and the overall match flow.