AC Milan faced their first major test of the 2025-26 Serie A campaign as they hosted Napoli at San Siro under head coach Massimiliano Allegri. After taking an early lead, USMNT star Christian Pulisic doubled the advantage with a brilliant finish to make it 2-0.
Pulisic made his presence felt early, playing a decisive role in Milan’s opener. Just three minutes in, the American picked up the ball from Pervis Estupiñán in midfield and surged forward, leaving Giovanni Di Lorenzo behind. He then delivered a pinpoint left-footed cross for Alexis Saelemaekers, who slotted home to break the deadlock before Pulisic found the net himself later on.
Milan built patiently from the back, probing for openings until defender Strahinja Pavlović carried the ball forward through midfield. From the left flank, he delivered a pinpoint cross to Youssouf Fofana, who cushioned it perfectly into Pulisic’s path. The American winger struck cleanly, capping off the move with a composed finish in the 31st minute to put Milan firmly in control.
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