MAY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
RAFAEL LEAO
8 G •
8 A •
1.6 SPG
8 G
8 A
1.6 SPG
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Used as a sub versus Cremonese Leao generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two chances created, and one corner in 27 minutes in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Cremonese.
Impact Leao was initially rested but put up close to his usual numbers coming off the bench while trying to orchestrate a late rally, which came up short. He has scored and assisted twice in the past four fixtures, adding six shots (two on target) and eight chances created. Milan will host Lazio Saturday.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist versus Roma Leao assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Roma.
Impact Leao zoomed past opponents at will, led his team in chances and, while he didn't get many attempts off, he came through in the final minute of the game with a pinpoint long cross for Alexis Saeleamekers for his tenth assist of the season. He has posted two goals, two helpers, eight shots (three on target), and seven chances created in the last five matches. Milan will host Cremonese Wednesday.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores brace in win Leao scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Lecce.
Impact Lead scored both goals in Sunday's road win. He has scored in just two of his last 12 Serie A matches, but has scored a brace in both of those games. He took three shots (two on target) Sunday, to go with two inaccurate crosses and one interception in his 79 minutes of action.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pioli praises Leao after AC Milan reach Champions League semi-finals AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli says Rafael Leao is “becoming a champion” as the winger helped his side progress to the Champions League s...
APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Abuse Milan's Rafael Leao at your peril Late-night fireworks and racist abuse served only to inspire the Portuguese forward to produce yet another devastating display in Naples
APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dishes assist in Napoli clash Leao won seven duels and assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.
Impact Leao didn't put up numbers, but he decided the qualification by ripping off a lengthy run, slaloming through defenders, before finding Olivier Giroud with a square ball, allowing his team to gain a commanding lead on aggregate. He hadn't set up a teammate in eight matches. He has scored twice and posted eight shots (three on target), six chances created, and 11 crosses (one accurate) in the past five games. Milan will face Lecce at home Sunday.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances versus Bologna Leao won one tackle and one duel and created two scoring chances in 20 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.
Impact Leao was partially spared ahead of the return leg versus Napoli, but he still could have come away with an assist as he dished two quality square balls after sprinting down the left flank. He'll be back in the XI Tuesday. He has scored twice and added ten shots (five on target), five chances created, and 16 crosses (one accurate) in his last five matches. Milan will then host Lecce next Sunday.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fires three shots in Napoli match Leao picked up a secondary assist and recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Napoli.
Impact Leao paced his team in shots but was really dangerous just once, and Alex Meret answered the bell. He slipped the ball to Brahim Diaz at the beginning of the action that led to the goal. He's rounding back into shape after a lull, as he has logged two goals, 15 shots (five on target), three chances created, and 17 crosses (one accurate) in the past five games. Milan will face Bologna away Saturday.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Downs Napoli Leao scored two goals to go with three shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Napoli.
Impact Leao finally snapped out of his funk with a great display and was pivotal in the win with two good-looking goals, a tidy finish after a cut through the middle, and a left-footed cannon shot in the top corner from the middle of the box after a dummy. He hadn't scored since mid-January. He has logged one assist, 17 shots (seven on target), nine chances created, and 17 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Milan will host Empoli Friday.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fires three shots versus Udinese Leao drew three fouls and registered three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 1-3 loss versus Udinese.
Impact Leao led his team in attempts and was pretty involved, but he once again failed to make the stat sheet. He has registered one assist, 17 shots (five on target), eight chances created, and 11 crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances. Milan will face Napoli away on April 2.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sputters again versus Salernitana Leao won four duels, drew one foul, and recorded five shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Leao had his fair share of chances and paced his team in attempts, but he didn't come close to scoring in any of them. He last hit the net on January 14. He has logged one assist, 15 shots (three on target), nine chances created, and 12 crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances. Milan will visit Udinese Saturday.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three shots in scoreless tie Leao recorded three shots (zero on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.
Impact Leao was held in check during what was a favorably defensive battle for AC Milan. Still, his three shots were tied for a team-high, and it's evident the squad wants the offense to run through his wing.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Completes ban Leao will be eligible for Monday's game against Salernitana after sitting out one game for yellow-card accumulation.
Impact Leao was sorely missed in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina even though he's not in great form. He has logged one assist, nine shots (four on target), eight key passes, and 13 crosses (three accurate) in the last four matches, but he last scored in mid-January.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Atalanta Leao assisted once to go with three shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate), and four chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta, but he'll miss one game for yell...
Impact Leao led his team in chances and finally returned to the stat sheet with a helper thanks to a timely through ball for Junior Messias. On the other hand, he was booked for the fifth time and will have to sit Saturday's away game versus Fiorentina. Ante Rebic or Charles De Ketalaere will fill in for him Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fires two shots against Monza Leao won six duels and had three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Monza.
Impact Leao was more active than in some of the recent matches and paced his team in shots, seriously challenging the goalie once, but he continues to search for a slump-busting goal. He last scored over a month ago. He has notched six shots (three on target), five chances created, and 12 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Milan will host Atalanta next Sunday.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swings in five crosses in Tottenham clash Leao won 12 duels and had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate), and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Impact Leao was more engaged and energetic than in his recent performances, and he led his team in deliveries, and also recorded eight successful take-ons. He's starting to show better even though he hasn't collected points in the last five fixtures, where he posted six shots (one on target), four chances created, and 11 crosses (two accurate). Milan will face Monza away Saturday.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet against Torino Leao won six duels and generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Torino.
Impact Leao returned to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the past two fixtures, but he continued his string of platry showings. He hasn't scored or assisted in the last four matches, where he has recorded five shots (one on target), three chances created, and four inaccurate crosses. Milan will host Tottenham in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Monza next Saturday.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off the bench in Inter clash Leao won three duels and had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Inter Milan.
Impact Leao was unused as a sub for tactical reasons and lack of form for the second straight game. While he didn't put numbers, he generated one of their few chances with a mazing run on a counter, but Olivier Giroud didn't capitalize. Given his teammates' struggles, it shouldn't be long before he's back in the XI even though he hasn't been great. He has logged one goal, one assist, six shots (one on target), and four key passes in the last five appearances. Milan will host Torino Friday.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
