AC Milan 0-2 Juventus: 5 Talking Points, Serie A 2018-19

#3 Higuain's miserable night against his former colleagues

Higuain's first match against Juventus ended in a nightmare

This was the first time that the Argentine striker was taking on Juventus since the summer swap for a season-long loan. He naturally hogged a considerable amount of limelight in the pre-match build-up. But far from impressing, Higuain's night against his former employers was marred by frustrations and a sullen red card.

Higuain didn't just struggle to impose himself in the match, he was downright ineffective. The former Bianconeri hitman barely tested the visiting defence and when provided with a gilt-edged opportunity to cut himself some slack with a penalty, he made a poor effort that Szczesny had no problems deflecting away.

His 31 touches on the ball were the joint least in the match. Higuain lacked composure on the ball as he was dispossessed twice too. But the final nail in the coffin was put when he completely lost it during the final 10 minutes, resulting in a red.

Higuain was booked for a foul on Benatia which greatly vexed the forward, leading him to accost the match official, who, without any warning, pulled out the red card and sent him for an early bath. His rants didn't stop there either, as Higuain was seen lashing at Ronaldo too, who apparently came forward to only console his former Real Madrid cohort.

This wasn't written on the tin. You have to feel for Higuain, especially when you consider this was an important game for him on a personal level too. But his untrammelled portrayal of exasperation was his own undoing. Oh, Pipa.