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AC Milan Beats Venezia 2-0 With Ramos Goal and Baresi Tribute in Serie A

AC Milan earned their second straight Serie A win by defeating Venezia 2-0 at San Siro, in a match marked by Gonçalo Ramos' first league goal and a tribute to club legend Franco Baresi.

By Kwame Mensah · First published 28 Aug 2026

In brief

  1. AC Milan defeated Venezia 2-0 at San Siro, marking their second consecutive win in Serie A.
  2. Gonçalo Ramos scored his first league goal for Milan in the 69th minute of the match.
  3. An own goal by Venezia's Halhal doubled Milan's lead shortly after Ramos' goal.
  4. Milan currently sits at the top of the Serie A table with six points from two matches.
  5. Venezia remains without points this season and must quickly regroup to avoid relegation pressure.
AC Milan Beats Venezia 2-0 With Ramos Goal and Baresi Tribute in Serie A
Source: La Repubblica

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San Siro honors Baresi as Milan secures second win

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How it started

AC Milan came into this match looking to build on their strong start to the new Serie A season. After a win against Torino in their opening game, optimism was high among fans. This fixture was also notable as Milan's first home game under new head coach Amorim, increasing anticipation at San Siro.

The match carried extra emotional weight. It was the team's first home appearance since the death of Franco Baresi, Milan's legendary captain and one of the most respected figures in Italian football. According to Ta Nea and La Repubblica, there were moving scenes before kickoff as the club and supporters paid tribute to Baresi.

How the match unfolded

On 28 August 2026, Milan hosted Venezia at San Siro. The first half saw Milan struggling to break down a determined Venezia side, with both teams unable to find the net despite some promising attacks, as reported by NewsIt.gr and Proto Thema.

After halftime, Milan increased the pressure. The breakthrough finally came in the 69th minute. Gonçalo Ramos, newly arrived from Paris Saint-Germain, scored his first Serie A goal for Milan, as detailed by L'Équipe and Fanpage. This goal was a big moment for Ramos, who had yet to score in the league.

Venezia's hopes of a comeback faded soon after. A defensive mix-up led to an own goal by Venezia's Halhal, doubling Milan's lead. According to Fanpage and ANSA.it, this put the result beyond doubt. Venezia also missed a significant chance through Jashari, which could have changed the game's momentum.

Throughout the match, Milan showed resilience and adaptability, finding solutions against a stubborn opponent. The emotional atmosphere, due to the Baresi tribute, added to the significance of the win.

Where things stand now

Milan's 2-0 victory over Venezia means they have won both of their opening Serie A matches and sit at the top of the table, according to Fanpage and ANSA.it. The team's ability to secure results in different ways is earning praise in Italian media.

For Venezia, the defeat leaves them still searching for their first points of the season. Meanwhile, the memory of Franco Baresi was honored in a way that matched the occasion: with a win and a strong performance at home.

What comes next

Milan's next challenge will be to maintain their perfect start as the season continues. Attention will also focus on whether Gonçalo Ramos can build on his breakthrough goal and become a regular scorer for his new club. For Venezia, regrouping and earning points quickly will be crucial to avoid early pressure in the relegation battle.

Written from 8 outlets' coverage of this story. Every timeline entry links to the original report.

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