Milan defeat Venezia in San Siro tribute to Franco Baresi

AC Milan secured a 2–0 victory over Venezia on the second matchday of the Serie A season at the San Siro. The result is recorded in AC Milan’s official match report and confirmed by multiple independent outlets: Gonçalo Ramos scored in the 69th minute and Venezia defender Redouane Halhal was credited with an own goal in the 89th minute. These goal details and match timing are consistent across the club’s report and independent coverage.

Throughout the game Milan largely controlled possession and probed for openings, while Venezia adopted a cautious, counter-oriented approach typical of clubs attempting to secure points after promotion. Ramos’ goal arrived after Milan had increased intensity and created several half-chances. The late own goal removed any uncertainty from the scoreline and provided a more comfortable margin for the hosts. Match reports indicate that the pivotal phases involved quick interchanges near the Venezia penalty area and defensive mistakes that eventually decided the contest.

Gonçalo Ramos, signed by AC Milan during the summer transfer window, scored his first Serie A goal for the club in this match. Milan’s official announcements confirm that Ramos joined the club and that his contract extends to 30 June 2031. The club did not provide a full financial breakdown of the transfer.

Media outlets and transfer specialists reported a fee in the region of €74 million, frequently described as €74m fixed plus potential add‑ons. Because AC Milan did not disclose the exact figures publicly, such sums must be described as reported. Ramos’ goal against Venezia nevertheless represents an early show of the player’s integration into Milan’s attacking plans and provides a first tangible return on the club’s significant summer investment, at least on the sporting level.

The San Siro fixture was Milan’s first home match following the death of club legend Franco Baresi, who passed away on 31 July 2026 according to club statements and wide media reporting. Prior to kick‑off the stadium observed formal tributes; the club and independent agencies documented a minute’s silence and commemorative gestures from players, staff and fans.

Baresi’s status as a defining figure for AC Milan and Italian football more broadly meant the match carried an emotional charge beyond the sporting contest. Reports describe a reverent atmosphere, and Milan’s players appeared motivated to produce a respectful performance in front of their supporters. The balance between mourning and competition is delicate, and the team’s ability to channel those emotions into a focused display will be scrutinized as the season progresses.

For AC Milan the three points consolidate an early positive return in the championship; a home victory on matchday two helps establish momentum and contributes to the club’s target of challenging at the top of Serie A. In league terms, early wins are valuable for confidence and squad cohesion, particularly with a high-profile summer signing integrating into the team.

For Venezia — described in several reports as the promoted side — the match exposed vulnerabilities familiar to newly promoted teams: defensive lapses and the difficulty of sustaining pressure against higher-quality opponents. The concession of an own goal late in the game highlights marginal mistakes that can prove costly over a long season. Venezia’s immediate task will be to address set-up and concentration issues to avoid slipping into a sequence of negative results during this crucial early phase of their campaign.

The confirmed facts from the fixture are clear and supported by official documentation: AC Milan beat Venezia 2–0 on 28 August 2026 at the San Siro; Gonçalo Ramos scored in the 69th minute; the second goal was recorded as an own goal by Redouane Halhal in the 89th minute; and there was a pre‑match tribute to Franco Baresi. These details are present in AC Milan’s match report and corroborated by multiple news agencies.

Uncertainties remain primarily around the financial specifics of Ramos’ transfer and the longer-term sporting impact of the signing. Media reports give an approximate transfer fee figure of €74 million, but without a formal breakdown from the club the precise accounting and potential add‑on structure are not public. On the sporting side, a single goal provides an encouraging early sign but does not determine a player’s ultimate contribution across a campaign. Similarly, Venezia’s capacity to adapt tactically and secure points will only become clearer over subsequent fixtures. Observers will be watching how both teams respond in training and in the next rounds of the Serie A calendar.