Match report
Rio Ave vs AC Milan — the facts
Rio Ave and AC Milan drew 2–2 (half-time 0–0). AC Milan won the penalty shootout 9–8.
Rio Ave met AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs). Kick-off was Thursday, 1 October 2020, 19:00 UTC at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano.
Team pages: Rio Ave · AC Milan · UEFA Europa League
Key moments
- 51' Goal: Alexis Saelemaekers — 0–1
- 72' Goal: Francisco Geraldes (assist: Lucas Piazón) — 1–1
- 91' Goal: Gelson Dala — 2–1
- 120+1' Goal (penalty): Ismaël Bennacer — 2–2
Starting line-ups
Rio Ave (4-2-3-1)
AC Milan (4-3-3)
About this match
On this page: the Rio Ave vs AC Milan final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Europa League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Rio Ave and AC Milan team pages or the UEFA Europa League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Rio Ave vs AC Milan?
Rio Ave and AC Milan drew 2–2 (half-time 0–0). AC Milan won the penalty shootout 9–8.
›Who scored in Rio Ave vs AC Milan?
Alexis Saelemaekers (51') for AC Milan; Francisco Geraldes (72') for Rio Ave; Gelson Dala (91') for Rio Ave; Ismaël Bennacer (120+1') (penalty) for AC Milan.
›Where can I watch Rio Ave vs AC Milan highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Rio Ave vs AC Milan; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.