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Provides assist against Parma Leao assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three key passes in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Parma.

Impact Leao put together a passable performance despite the upset loss, as he made up for his lack of precision while shooting by being a steady creator and setting up Christian Pulisic with a square ball for his first point of the season. He has logged 11 attempts (two don't target), seven chances created and four crosses (two accurate) in two matches.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seven shots in season debut Leao had seven shots (two on target), created four chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Torino.

Impact Leao was his team's biggest threat up front, pacing all players in shots attempted and creating a lot for teammates as well despite not having a goal or an assist as a reward for his performance. The forward, despite not meeting expectations last season, remains Milan's biggest hope and will try to open his scoring account for the year during next Saturday's visit to Parma.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in Slovenia bout Leao drew two fouls and recorded four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 3-0 win on PKs versus Slovenia.

Impact Leao returned from suspension and was more lively and impactful than in his previous displays, although he was held off the stat sheet once again. He has recorded two off-target shots, three key passes and 10 crosses (three accurate) in three matches.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for round of 16 Leao has completed his one match suspension and will be in option for Monday's round of 16 match versus Slovenia.

Impact Leao Has started off the tournament slow, failing to land on the score sheet store, the two matches played for Portugal. He's recorded six crosses with two shots and one chance created from left wing. Leao will likely return to the lineup for Monday's knockout round, starting in the attack alongside Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo.

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Georgia match Leao has been handed a one-match suspension after picking up a yellow card in Saturday's 3-0 win over Turkey.

Impact Leao will be ineligible for Portugal's closing group-stage match against Georgia, as he will be suspended due to yellow card accumulation. The player will be happy to have picked up his ban now, as Portugal is already qualified for the knockout stages and will likely not play all their starters against Georgia in a game they should win regardless. It will be interesting to see who replaces him, as they have a plethora of attacking options, with Joao Felix, Matheus Nunes, Goncalo Ramos, Pedro Neto and Diogo Jota all available for selection.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leao is going nowhere! Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists AC Milan will keep Portugal attacker despite Chelsea, PSG & Al-Hilal interest | Goal.com US Senior AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists Rafael Leao will "remain" at the Italian giants despite links with Chelsea and Paris Sain...

JUNE 13, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Scores on Saturday Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Leao scored his ninth goal of the league campaign and second in the last three matches. For the third time in the last four matches, he delivered three or more crosses for Milan. Overall, Leao will not be too happy with his performance this season, as he finished as the third-highest goal scorer for the club in the league, six less than what he achieved in the 2022-23 campaign.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea and PSG face competition for Rafael Leao as Neymar's Al-Hilal willing to pay over €100m to sign AC Milan star | Goal.com US Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal are reportedly looking to sign AC Milan forward Rafael Leao with the club expected to make an offer this...

MAY 23, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Swings in three crosses versus Torino Leao committed one foul and generated one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in 29 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Torino.

Impact Leao began on the bench for the second consecutive tilts but couldn't replicate last week's heroics off the bench this time. Since he has rested a lot lately, he has good chances of getting the nod versus Salernitana. He has scored and assisted once in the last five fixtures, adding 13 shots (six on target), six chances created and 13 crosses (zero accurate).

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Cagliari Leao scored one goal and assisted once from four shots (three on target) and one chance created in 45 minutes in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Leao dropped to the bench for the first time in ages as the coach initially rested some key players but erupted off the bench, threading the needle to set up Christian Pulisic and then gliding past a few defenders and the goalie on a counter to round out the result. He has recorded eight goals and nine assists in Serie A play. He has dished two helpers and added 12 shots (five on target), 10 chances created and 17 crosses (two accurate) in the last five matches.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet versus Juventus Leao recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), two tackles (zero won), and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Leao rarely had it going but wasn't alone in that sense in the Milan offense, and Juventus were airtight in the back. He has scored and assisted once in the last four matches, logging six shots (two on target), nine key passes and 18 crosses (four accurate).

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Inter clash Leao generated two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), three chances created and one corner in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Leao unusually played as a striker for the first time in the season and contributed across the board on offense, leading his team in key passes, but he was never too threatening. He has logged three goals, two assists, 14 shots (six on target) and 15 chances created in the last fixtures.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Leao had yet another solid performance, as he went on to net the club's first goal of the match in the 20th minute off of Yunus Musah's assist. This gave Leao his 15th goal contribution in league play this campaign, now having notched seven goal contributions over his past seven appearances.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Sassuolo.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leao's magical dribble at the Mapei Stadium | Every Angle | Sassuolo-Milan | Serie A 2023/24

APRIL 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Nets in Lecce contest Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Leao wasn't as productive as in some of his recent outings but scored again by keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie after a through ball. He has recorded three goals, two assists, 11 shots (six on target) and nine key passes in the last four games.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant versus Fiorentina Leao scored one goal and assisted once from four shots (three on target) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Leao had one of his best showings of the season as he had a lot of room on counters, assisting Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a back-heel flick and then hitting the net with a solo run through the middle, gliding past the goalie before tucking it home. He's up to five goals and eight assists in Serie A play. He has scored twice and logged three helpers in the last five games, adding 14 shots (seven on target) and nine chances created.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike against Verona Leao won even duels and had two shots (zero on goal), two successful take-ons and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Leao produced a few of his signature bursting runs but mostly picked up stats on the fringes and wasn't precise when it came to finishing. He has one goal, two assists, 10 shots (four on target) and six key passes in his lat four appearances.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic scores, AC Milan beats Slavia to cruise in Europa League quarterfinals

Christian Pulisic scored as AC Milan cruised past 10-man Slavia Prague 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the Europa League.

MARCH 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Christian Pulisic scores, AC Milan beats Slavia to cruise in Europa League quarterfinals

Serves disqualification Leao cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Leao will most likely get the nod both versus Slavia Prague in the Europa League and Verona in Serie A after getting a day off, even though Noah Okafor was serviceable in relief. He has scored three goals, provided an assist and added 16 shots (nine on target) and 10 chances created in his last six displays.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Empoli game Leao had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Leao had a disappointing display consideirng he had found some consistency in recent fixtures and will have to sit out the next one due to yellow-card accumulation. Noah Okafor or Samuel Chukwueze will take his place Sunday versus Empoli, while he'll be in the XI midweek against Slavia Prague.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Boost for Chelsea? PSG move away from Rafael Leao as a priority target to replace Real Madrid-bound Kylian Mbappe | Goal.com US With Kylian Mbappe set to depart Paris Saint-Germain, Rafael Leao had appeared as a favourite for the club but reports suggest a change in s...

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Breaks scoring duck Leao scored once from three shots (two on target) and attempted eight crosses (none accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Leao scored his first serie A goal for five months in style, picking up the ball by the touch line before taking on two defenders and smashing the ball into the far top corner. The attacker was unfortunate not to come away with further attacking returns having created four chances. He has a goal or an assist in each of his last five starts (in all competitions).

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leao's Sensational Goal | Every Angle | Milan-Atalanta | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

PSG-bound? Milan ready to cash in on star man Rafael Leao as they seek offers north of €100m | Goal.com US AC Milan could sell their star player Rafael Leao in the summer if they receive offers in excess of €100m.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • GOAL.COM

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Christian Pulisic scores, AC Milan beats Slavia to cruise in Europa League quarterfinals