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But the first goal is historic: Rafael Leao opened the scoring after just 6.76 seconds, a new record for Serie A.
Basically, Leao was thrown deep by Calhanoglu immediately after the opening whistle and the Portuguese slid the ball past the goalkeeper – the entire blitz phase lasted about as long as Usain Bolt would run a hundred meters.
Watch the video with Rafael Leao’s goal:
The previous record was set in 2001 when Piacenza’s Paolo Poggi needed just 8.1 seconds to score against Fiorentina.
It was Rafael Leao’s third goal of the season: Milan scored in the 26th minute through Saelemaekers after a run by Theo Hernandez.
Sassuolo reduced the deficit with a Berardi free kick in the 89th minute.
Vlad Chiricheș and Ciprian Tătărușanu witnessed this performance, both were reserves for their teams. Daniele Maldini, son of PaoloMaldini, also entered Milan at the end.
Starting teams:
Sassuolo (4-2-3-1): Tips – Toljan, Marlon, G. Ferrari, Rogério – Bourabia, Lopez – Berardi, Djuričić, Traoré – Defrel.
Milan (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma – Calabria, Kalulu, Romagnoli, Theo Hernández – Tonali, Kessié – Saelemaekers, Çalhanoğlu, Brahim Díaz – R. Leão.
