Six-second stunner: Rafael Leao scores Serie A’s fastest goal as AC Milan down Sassuolo

Rafael Leao scored after just six seconds for AC Milan (Spada/AP)

Rafael Leao scored the fastest goal in Serie A history as AC Milan maintained their lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win at Sassuolo.

The Portuguese striker found the net after just six seconds, breaking a 19-year-old record held by Paolo Poggi, who scored after eight seconds for Piacenza against Fiorentina.