Federico Gatti insists the late Juventus equaliser confirms his 'history, as I never give in, I fight against everyone and everything,' while Francisco Conceicao claims Milan 'did nothing.'
It was a dramatic night in Turin , as Alphadjo Cisse had opened the scoring somewhat against the run of play with a well-taken solo effort, controlling the Samuel Chukwueze cross-field pass and drilling through Pierre Kalulu's legs.
However, after Francisco Conceicao thumped the woodwork, Juve got their late equaliser in stoppages through a Gatti header on the Teun Koopmeiners cross.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Federico Gatti of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
When he was celebrating, Gatti screamed into the crowd of Juventus fans "it's always me!"
This might've been a reference to the fact he had also scored for the Bianconeri against Ruben Amorim's Sporting CP here, but also a reaction to being effectively shelved this summer.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Federico Gatti of Juventus scores his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
"I'm sorry you are shocked, this is what I've always done in my past," Gatti told DAZN Italia when asked about his impact off the bench.
"This is my history, I have an inner strength, I never give in, I fight against everyone and everything with this level of determination."
There had been reports that Gatti was for sale and would be sent to Napoli, following his old coach Max Allegri, along with potential exits towards the Premier League or Turkish Super Lig.
"Clearly, I'll be honest, this brings a point and enthusiasm, but we need to do a lot more if we want to win these games and aim higher."
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Federico Gatti of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Kerim Alajbegovic during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
This result does confirm the general balance between these two teams, as five of the last six Serie A meetings have ended in stalemates.
It is also notable that both goals came off the bench, with Cisse and Gatti making an impact as substitutes.
"During the 90 minutes, I feel the truth is that we deserved to win the game," Conceicao told DAZN Italia.
"Milan scored the goal, but did absolutely nothing else. I hit the post, Fede scored, so it was in a way good that we didn't lose, but we deserved all three points."
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Alexis Saelemaekers of Milan is challenged by Francisco Conceicao of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Conceicao was named Serie A Player of the Match despite not finding the back of the net, as he has rattled the frame of the goal twice this season.
"I have been working on my finishing, but I hit the woodwork twice this season, I know if those shots were a few centimetres the other way, people would say now I'm a great hitman. I know, this is football, I am working to make the difference with those 5-10 centimetres and get it into the net."
