AC Milan vs. Juventus score: Cristiano Ronaldo scores, but Serie A leaders collapse in second half

Juve couldn't increase its Serie A lead to double digits

AC Milan came from two goals down in the second half to dominate Juventus on Tuesday in Serie A play. Milan took home a 4-2 win with four different goalscorers. Adrian Rabiot and Cristiano Ronaldo scored within a span of seven minutes for Juve and appeared to have put the game away, but Milan fired back with three goals in six minutes before Ante Rebic ended all doubt of a Juve comeback with his goal in the 80th minute.

Juve collapsed after going up 2-0 in the 53rd minute with horrific defending. The Italian giants usually defend with class, but they were out of sync for the final 30 minutes and conceded more goals in the second half than they had in all of their Serie A matches combined since Feb. 8. 

With Lazio's surprise loss to Lecce earlier in the day, Juve had a chance to go 11 points clear atop the table. Instead, Milan gets a massive three points that boost the club's chances of Europa League qualification. 

Rabiot's goal early in the second half was one of the best of the season in Serie A.

Once it was 2-0, Zlatan Ibrahimovic converted a penalty kick that got Milan going before Franck Kessie and Rafael Leao scored in back-to-back minutes with Juve failing to react defensively when needed.

The loss is a concerning one for a full-strength Juve side that looks like a lock to win Serie A. Juve also has a Champions League round of 16 second leg date against Lyon next month. This result, however, showed that a defense that looks unbreakable at times can collapse in a hurry.

AC Milan 4, Juventus 2 (FT)

⚽ Juventus: Adrian Rabiot (47')
⚽ Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo (53')
⚽ Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (P-62')
⚽ Milan: Franck Kessie (66')
⚽ Milan: Rafael Leao (67')
⚽ Milan: Ante Rebic (80')

[Jul 7, 2020 at 5:17 pm ET · Roger Gonzalez]

Absolutely bonker scenes. Three goals in six minutes for Milan has turned this match on its head! An incredible turn of events with Juve now behind the eight ball.

[Jul 7, 2020 at 5:15 pm ET · Roger Gonzalez]

Goodness me! Two quick-fire goals for Milan levels this one up! Who saw that coming? A frantic final 25 minutes now.