Milan Vs Como, Suspensions Issued After Heated Touchline Clash

AC Milan and Como 1907 shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw on Wednesday night in their rescheduled Serie A fixture, but the fallout from the match continued on Thursday as disciplinary measures were confirmed by the league’s Sports Judge.

The game, a postponed encounter from the fifth matchday of the second half of the Serie A season, ended level at San Siro. However, tensions flared late in the second half, leading to dismissals on both benches and subsequent suspensions.

No Sanction for Milan Over Pyrotechnics

In the official ruling published on 19 February, the Sports Judge confirmed that Milan supporters had introduced and used pyrotechnic materials, including firecrackers, smoke bombs and flares, in their designated sector, in violation of the Sporting Justice Code.

Despite the breach, no sanction was imposed on the club. The decision cited the concurrent application of mitigating circumstances under the Code, leading the judge to refrain from disciplinary action against Milan.

One-Match Ban for Paz Martinez

On the pitch, Como midfielder Nicolas Paz Martinez received a one-match suspension for unsporting conduct towards an opponent. The booking marked his fifth disciplinary sanction of the campaign, triggering an automatic ban.

Several other players were cautioned:

• Alexis Saelemaekers (Milan) – third sanction for unsporting conduct
• Jean Butez (Como) – third sanction for improper conduct
• Sergi Roberto Carnicer (Como) – third sanction for improper conduct
• Rafael Leão (Milan) – second sanction

Touchline Flashpoint Leads to Coach Suspensions

The most significant incidents came in the 79th minute (34th of the second half), when tempers boiled over in the technical areas.

Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri was sent off after leaving his technical area to argue with a Como official. Como assistant coach Diego Perez Castillo was also dismissed for protesting against the referee’s decisions and contributing to a tense atmosphere.

Both have been handed one-match touchline suspensions.

Como director Davide Cattaneo was likewise sent off for leaving the technical area to confront the opposing coach and will also serve a one-game ban.

Aftermath

The result leaves both sides reflecting not only on dropped points but also on the disciplinary consequences ahead of the next round of fixtures. With suspensions affecting both dugouts and midfield options, the repercussions of Wednesday’s clash may extend beyond the draw itself.

Further decisions remain possible pending the full review of official match documentation.

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