Serie A: Daniel Maldini, first start and first goal with Milan

Daniel Maldini, grandson of Cesare Maldini and son of two AC Milan legends Paolo Maldini, scored at 19 his first goal for the Rossoneri first team on the occasion of his first start in the league on Saturday at La Spezia.

At the start of the second half, the N.27 of Milan emerged to open the scoring with a header on a cross from the French right lateral Pierre Kalulu (47th).

A goal greeted with emotion by Paolo Maldini, now sporting director of AC Milan, all smiles in the stands.

This goal of the descendant of the dynasty comes 13 years after the last scored by Paolo Maldini in Serie A, in March 2008.

Daniel Maldini, who will be 20 years old on October 11, has been established as playmaker, behind Olivier Giroud, back at the forefront after missing several matches due to coronavirus and then back pain.

He played for almost an hour, replaced by Ismaël Bennacer in the 59th minute.

Jostled by Spezia, the Milanese finally won at the end of the meeting on a realization of Brahim Diaz.

Thanks to this victory, Pioli's proteges are virtually leaders in the championship.

Spezia is in 17th place.