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AC Milan in 1971

Era: The Rocco Era

6 stories and 69 matches from the Milan Club Adelaide history museum, in the order they happened.

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The stories of 1971

1971

Rocco's Wine, Wit and the Dressing Room

Legend and memoir alike paint Nereo Rocco as a coach who governed through the table as much as the tactics board, sharing meals and dialect-laced banter that bound his squads into a family. His man-management ran on instinct and affection, a gruff paternalism that could turn to thunder when discipline slipped, and his malapropisms and superstitions became the stuff of Italian football folklore. Rocco proved that the great catenaccio strategist was, at heart, a reader of men, extracting loyalty that pure tactics never could.

Sources

  • Nereo Rocco: il paron, biography
  • Gianni Brera collected writings, La Gazzetta dello Sport
  • Guerin Sportivo anecdotal profiles

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1971

The Ajax Reckoning: Total Football Takes Its Revenge

Two years after Milan humiliated the young Ajax in 1969, Cruyff's matured Amsterdam side rose to conquer Europe, and their subsequent dominance recast the Milan-Ajax relationship as a rivalry of eras. Where Milan had represented the establishment order of the 1960s, Ajax embodied the revolution that swept it aside. The two clubs would remain linked for decades, most poignantly when Ajax's Dutch masters Gullit, Rijkaard and Van Basten later crossed to Milan and won everything. The rivalry became a story of ideas migrating from Amsterdam to Milanello and conquering the world in red and black.

Sources

  • David Winner, Brilliant Orange
  • Nereo Rocco biographies

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1971

Torino Again: The Coppa Slips Away

For the second time in four seasons Torino denied Milan the Coppa Italia, edging the rossoneri in the final phase of the 1970-71 competition. Rocco's side, still among the strongest in Italy, had to watch the granata lift the cup once more; Milan's answer would come emphatically the following summer.

Sources

  • RSSSF — Coppa Italia 1970-71
  • Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio (Panini)

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Serie A 1970-71

1970-71: Runners-up as Inter reclaim the crown

Nereo Rocco's Milan finished second in Serie A, the first of three consecutive runner-up finishes, as Inter took the scudetto under Giovanni Invernizzi. The rossoneri, built around Gianni Rivera's playmaking and Pierino Prati's finishing, kept pace for much of the campaign but could not overhaul their city rivals. The second place did secure qualification for the inaugural UEFA Cup.

Sources

  • RSSSF Italian championship archives
  • Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio (Panini)
  • magliarossonera.it

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23 June 1971

Serginho is Born in São Paulo

Sérgio Cláudio dos Santos, universally known as Serginho, was born on 23 June 1971 in São Paulo. A marauding left-back famed for his relentless engine up and down the flank, he joined Milan in 1999 and became a fixture of Carlo Ancelotti's great side of the mid-2000s. He scored his penalty in the 2003 Champions League final shoot-out at Old Trafford and remained a symbol of tireless commitment through the Rossoneri's return to European supremacy.

Sources

  • Gazzetta dello Sport archive
  • UEFA Champions League final 2003 records
  • AC Milan official history

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23 August 1971

Demetrio Albertini is Born in Besana in Brianza

On 23 August 1971, Demetrio Albertini was born in Besana in Brianza, north of Milan, a metronomic playmaker forged in the club's own youth academy. Deployed as a deep-lying regista, he dictated the tempo of Fabio Capello's "Invincibili", spraying passes with an unhurried elegance that belied his youth. He won five Serie A titles and lifted the Champions League in both 1994 and 2003, proving himself the quiet architect behind Milan's midfield dominance. Elegant, intelligent and utterly dependable, "Demetrio" remains one of the finest Italian midfielders of his generation.

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Every match of 1971

  1. Serie A: Milan 4-0 Catania

    3 January 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 12: Milan beat Catania 4-0 at San Siro on 3 January 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 11' Benetti II, 12', 20' e 41' Prati II MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Prati II, Benetti II, Rivera, Rognoni — All.: Rocco.

  2. Serie A: Milan 2-1 Bologna

    10 January 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 13: Milan beat Bologna 2-1 at San Siro on 10 January 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 20' Prati II, 53' Rognoni, 68' Savoldi I MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Benetti II, Prati II, Rivera, Rognoni — All.: Rocco.

  3. Friendly: Vjs Velletri 2-5 Milan

    14 January 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan beat Vjs Velletri 5-2 at Velletri (RM) on 14 January 1971. Reti: 4' Rivera, 25' Baldoni, 47' Prati II, 53' Solfanelli, 59' aut. Nesti, 72' e 74' Prati II.

  4. Serie A: US Cagliari 0-4 Milan

    17 January 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 14: Milan beat US Cagliari 4-0 away on 17 January 1971. Venue: Sant'Elia, Cagliari. Reti: 22' Maldera I, 39' Benetti II, 44' Prati II, 71' Combin CAGLIARI. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin (85' Rognoni), Villa II, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  5. Serie A: Milan 2-2 Roma

    24 January 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 15: Milan drew with Roma 2-2 at San Siro on 24 January 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 29' Franzot, 39' e 56' Prati II, 64' Del Sol MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Villa II, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  6. Serie A: Lazio 0-1 Milan

    31 January 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 16: Milan beat Lazio 1-0 away on 31 January 1971. Venue: Olimpico, Roma. Reti: 19' Maldera I LAZIO. Milan XI: Belli, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Trapattoni, Combin (24' Rognoni), Biasiolo I, Benetti II, Rivera, Villa II — All.: Rocco.

  7. Serie A: Milan 2-0 Foggia

    7 February 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 17: Milan beat Foggia 2-0 at San Siro on 7 February 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 53' rig. Rivera, 80' Benetti II MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Trapattoni (46' Rognoni), Maldera I, Schnellinger, Rosato I, Combin, Biasiolo I, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  8. Friendly: Pietra Soccorso 0-7 Milan

    11 February 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan beat Pietra Soccorso 7-0 at Pietra Ligure (SV) on 11 February 1971. Reti: 12' Prati II, 19' Benetti II, 51' e 66' Paina, 82' Prati II, 87' Trapattoni, 89' rig. Prati II.

  9. Serie A: Sampdoria 1-1 Milan

    14 February 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 18: Milan drew with Sampdoria 1-1 away on 14 February 1971. Venue: Marassi - Ferraris, Genova. Reti: 14' Fotia, 31' Combin SAMPDORIA. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Paina, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  10. Friendly: Lecco 1-1 Milan

    18 February 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan drew with Lecco 1-1 at Rigamonti, Lecco on 18 February 1971. Reti: 63' Lombardi, 85' Bergamo.

  11. Serie A: Milan 1-1 Juventus

    28 February 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 19: Milan drew with Juventus 1-1 at San Siro on 28 February 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 36' aut. Anquilletti, 61' Prati II MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Trapattoni, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Rosato I (52' Rognoni), Combin, Biasiolo I, Villa II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  12. Serie A: Inter 2-0 Milan

    7 March 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 20: Milan lost to Inter 0-2 away on 7 March 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 12' Corso, 32' Mazzola I INTERNAZIONALE. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Rognoni, Benetti II, Villa II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  13. Serie A: Milan 1-0 Fiorentina

    14 March 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 21: Milan beat Fiorentina 1-0 at San Siro on 14 March 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 60' Prati II MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Zignoli, Trapattoni, Rosato I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Rognoni, Benetti II, Combin, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  14. Friendly: Bassano Virtus 0-2 Milan

    18 March 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan beat Bassano Virtus 2-0 at Mercante, Bassano del Grappa (VI) on 18 March 1971. Reti: Prati II, Combin.

  15. Serie A: Vicenza 1-1 Milan

    21 March 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 22: Milan drew with Vicenza 1-1 away on 21 March 1971. Venue: Menti, Vicenza. Reti: 11' Ciccolo, 80' Benetti II L.R. VICENZA. Milan XI: Belli, Rosato I, Zignoli, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Rognoni, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II (46' Trapattoni) — All.: Rocco.

  16. Serie A: Milan 1-2 Varese

    28 March 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 23: Milan lost to Varese 1-2 at San Siro on 28 March 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 26' rig. Prati II, 31' rig. Tamborini, 53' Morini MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Zignoli, Trapattoni, Maldera I (68' Anquilletti), Rosato I, Biasiolo I, Combin, Rognoni, Benetti II, Villa II, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  17. Serie A: Hellas Verona 1-3 Milan

    4 April 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 24: Milan beat Hellas Verona 3-1 away on 4 April 1971. Venue: Bentegodi, Verona. Reti: 45' rig. Rivera, 50' Benetti II, 53' Mascetti, 75' Rivera HELLAS VERONA. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Trapattoni, Rosato I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin (65' Rognoni), Casone, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  18. Serie A: Milan 1-1 Napoli

    11 April 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 25: Milan drew with Napoli 1-1 at San Siro on 11 April 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 5' Combin, 23' aut. Maldera I MILAN. Milan XI: Belli, Anquilletti, Maldera I, Rosato I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin (77' Rognoni), Casone, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  19. Serie A: Milan 1-0 AC Torino

    18 April 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 26: Milan beat AC Torino 1-0 at San Siro on 18 April 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 67' Rivera MILAN. Milan XI: Belli, Anquilletti, Casone, Rosato I (10' Rognoni), Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Villa II, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  20. Serie A: Catania 0-0 Milan

    25 April 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 27: Milan drew with Catania 0-0 away on 25 April 1971. Venue: Cibali, Catania. Milan XI: Belli, Anquilletti, C. Cattaneo (46' Villa II), Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Casone, Benetti II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  21. Serie A: Bologna 3-2 Milan

    2 May 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 28: Milan lost to Bologna 2-3 away on 2 May 1971. Venue: Comunale, Bologna. Reti: 7' e 28' Villa II, 44' Fedele, 76' aut. Rosato I, 78' Savoldi I BOLOGNA. Milan XI: Belli, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Maldera I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Villa II, Benetti II, Rivera (51' Casone), Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  22. Friendly: Losanna 0-2 Milan

    8 May 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan beat Losanna 2-0 at Losanna on 8 May 1971. Reti: 57' Rognoni, 75' Combin.

  23. Serie A: Milan 3-1 US Cagliari

    16 May 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 29: Milan beat US Cagliari 3-1 at San Siro on 16 May 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 30' rig. Riva, 59' rig. e 73' rig. Prati II, 80' Scarrone MILAN. Milan XI: Belli, Anquilletti, Zignoli, Rosato I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Combin, Prati II, Benetti II, Scarrone, Rognoni — All.: Rocco.

  24. Friendly: Potenza 2-2 Milan

    20 May 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan drew with Potenza 2-2 at Stadio Alfredo Viviani, Potenza on 20 May 1971. Reti: 13' aut. Schnellinger, 43' Del Fabbro, 46' Paina, 86' Scarrone.

  25. Serie A: Roma 1-1 Milan

    23 May 1971 · Season 1970-71, matchday 30: Milan drew with Roma 1-1 away on 23 May 1971. Venue: Olimpico, Roma. Reti: 4' Prati II, 35' La Rosa ROMA. Milan XI: Belli (46' Cudicini), Anquilletti, Zignoli, Rosato I, Schnellinger, Trapattoni, Combin, Casone, Benetti II, Villa II, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  26. Friendly: Seregno 0-7 Milan

    10 June 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan beat Seregno 7-0 at Seregno (MI) on 10 June 1971. Reti: 12' Paina, 16' Combin, 18' rig. Rivera, 32' Combin, 40' Paina, 82' Combin, 84' Villa II.

  27. Departed: Angelo Paina

    1971-72 season window · Angelo Paina left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  28. Departed: Cesare Cattaneo

    1971-72 season window · Cesare Cattaneo left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  29. Departed: Ezio Cattaneo

    1971-72 season window · Ezio Cattaneo left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  30. Departed: Fulvio Simoncelli

    1971-72 season window · Fulvio Simoncelli left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  31. Departed: Giorgio Rognoni

    1971-72 season window · Giorgio Rognoni left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  32. Departed: Luigi Maldera

    1971-72 season window · Luigi Maldera left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  33. Departed: Marco Riva

    1971-72 season window · Marco Riva left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  34. Departed: Nello Santin

    1971-72 season window · Nello Santin left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  35. Departed: Nestor Combin

    1971-72 season window · Nestor Combin left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  36. Departed: Paolo Bergamo

    1971-72 season window · Paolo Bergamo left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  37. Departed: Paolo Bussi

    1971-72 season window · Paolo Bussi left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  38. Departed: Pierangelo Ripamonti

    1971-72 season window · Pierangelo Ripamonti left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  39. Departed: Piero Fraccapani

    1971-72 season window · Piero Fraccapani left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  40. Departed: Roberto Casone

    1971-72 season window · Roberto Casone left Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  41. Signed: Alberto Bigon

    1 July 1971 · Alberto Bigon joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (exact date 1 July 1971, per Transfermarkt player records).

  42. Signed: Aldo Maldera

    1971-72 season window · Aldo Maldera joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  43. Signed: Giuseppe Sabadini

    1971-72 season window · Giuseppe Sabadini joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  44. Signed: Guido Battilani

    1971-72 season window · Guido Battilani joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  45. Signed: Guido Magherini

    1971-72 season window · Guido Magherini joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  46. Signed: Lino Golin

    1971-72 season window · Lino Golin joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  47. Signed: Luciano Monticolo

    1971-72 season window · Luciano Monticolo joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  48. Signed: Nello Santin

    1971-72 season window · Nello Santin joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  49. Signed: Riccardo Sogliano

    1971-72 season window · Riccardo Sogliano joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  50. Signed: Simone Boldini

    1971-72 season window · Simone Boldini joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  51. Signed: Vincenzo Zazzaro

    1971-72 season window · Vincenzo Zazzaro joined Milan in the 1971-72 season (window date approximate; fee as recorded by Transfermarkt).

  52. Friendly: Santa Fe 1-1 Milan

    2 July 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan drew with Santa Fe 1-1 at El Campin, Bogota (Colombia) on 2 July 1971. Reti: 52' Combin, 69' Gonzales.

  53. Friendly: Milan 2-1 Nazionale Grecia

    4 July 1971 · Season 1970-71 (friendly match): Milan beat Nazionale Grecia 2-1 at Roosevelt Stadium, New York (U.S.A.) on 4 July 1971. Reti: 40' Dedes, 70' Combin, 75' Rivera.

  54. Friendly: Canzese 0-16 Milan

    18 August 1971 · Season 1971-72 (friendly match): Milan beat Canzese 16-0 at San Miro, Canzo on 18 August 1971. Reti: 2' Bigon I, 14' Benetti II, 17' Bigon I, 20' Benetti II, 25' Prati II, 30' Bigon I, 40' rig. Rivera, 41' e 44' Prati II, 55' Rosato I,.

  55. Friendly: Riccione 1-5 Milan

    21 August 1971 · Season 1971-72 (friendly match): Milan beat Riccione 5-1 at Italo Nicoletti, Riccione on 21 August 1971. Reti: Rivera (3), Prati II, Bigon I, .....

  56. Friendly: Piacenza 0-6 Milan

    25 August 1971 · Season 1971-72 (friendly match): Milan beat Piacenza 6-0 at Galleana, Piacenza on 25 August 1971. Reti: 14' Bigon I, 46' Benetti II, 53' Scarrone, 55' Rivera, 79' Benetti II, 90' Villa II.

  57. Friendly: Milan 1-0 L.R. Vicenza

    5 September 1971 · Season 1971-72 (friendly match): Milan beat L.R. Vicenza 1-0 at San Siro, Milano on 5 September 1971. Reti: 78' Benetti II.

  58. Friendly: Chiasso 0-1 Milan

    25 September 1971 · Season 1971-72 (friendly match): Milan beat Chiasso 1-0 at Chiasso (Svizzera) on 25 September 1971. Reti: 63' Sabadini.

  59. Serie A: Varese 0-1 Milan

    3 October 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 1: Milan beat Varese 1-0 away on 3 October 1971. Venue: Ossola, Varese. Reti: 28' Prati II VARESE. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Sabadini, Rosato I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Sogliano, Benetti II, Villa II, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  60. Serie A: Milan 2-0 Fiorentina

    17 October 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 2: Milan beat Fiorentina 2-0 at San Siro on 17 October 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 27' e 61' Bigon I MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Sabadini, Rosato I (48' Magherini), Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Sogliano, Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  61. Serie A: Vicenza 0-2 Milan

    24 October 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 3: Milan beat Vicenza 2-0 away on 24 October 1971. Venue: Menti, Vicenza. Reti: 41' Prati II, 72' rig. Rivera L.R. VICENZA. Milan XI: Cudicini, Sabadini, Zignoli, Anquilletti, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Sogliano, Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  62. Serie A: Milan 1-4 Juventus

    31 October 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 4: Milan lost to Juventus 1-4 at San Siro on 31 October 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 16' e 28' Bettega, 39' Causio, 58' Bigon I, 88' Anastasi MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Sabadini, Anquilletti, Biasiolo I, Schnellinger, Magherini (71' Zignoli), Sogliano, Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  63. Serie A: Sampdoria 0-2 Milan

    7 November 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 5: Milan beat Sampdoria 2-0 away on 7 November 1971. Venue: Marassi - Ferraris, Genova. Reti: 38' rig. Rivera, 46' Prati SAMPDORIA. Milan XI: Cudicini, Sabadini, Zignoli, Anquilletti, Schnellinger, Zazzaro II, Villa II, Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  64. Serie A: Milan 0-0 Cagliari

    14 November 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 6: Milan drew with Cagliari 0-0 at San Siro on 14 November 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Milan XI: Cudicini, Sabadini, Zignoli, Anquilletti, Schnellinger, Sogliano, Villa II, Benetti II, Bigon I, Zazzaro II, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  65. Serie A: Inter 2-3 Milan

    28 November 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 7: Milan beat Inter 3-2 away on 28 November 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 2' Bigon I, 18' Ghio, 30' Rivera, 42' Boninsegna, 85' Bigon I INTERNAZIONALE. Milan XI: Cudicini, Sabadini, Zignoli, Anquilletti, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Sogliano, Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  66. Serie A: Milan 0-1 Mantova

    5 December 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 8: Milan lost to Mantova 0-1 at San Siro on 5 December 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 87' Panizza MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Sabadini (65' Villa II), Zignoli, Anquilletti, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Sogliano, Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  67. Serie A: Bologna 0-2 Milan

    12 December 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 9: Milan beat Bologna 2-0 away on 12 December 1971. Venue: Comunale, Bologna. Reti: 8' e 46' Prati II BOLOGNA. Milan XI: Cudicini, Sabadini, Zignoli, Anquilletti, Rosato I, Biasiolo I, Sogliano (71' Zazzaro II), Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  68. Serie A: Milan 3-0 Roma

    19 December 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 10: Milan beat Roma 3-0 at San Siro on 19 December 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 35' Bigon I, 82' e 83' Villa II MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Sabadini, Rosato I (47' Villa II), Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Sogliano, Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.

  69. Serie A: Milan 2-0 Hellas Verona

    26 December 1971 · Season 1971-72, matchday 11: Milan beat Hellas Verona 2-0 at San Siro on 26 December 1971. Venue: San Siro, Milano. Reti: 2' e 19' Bigon I MILAN. Milan XI: Cudicini, Anquilletti, Sabadini, Rosato I, Schnellinger, Biasiolo I, Sogliano, Benetti II, Bigon I, Rivera, Prati II — All.: Rocco.