Tag: AC Milan
AC Milan beat Lecce 2-0: Loftus-Cheek and Pulisic score as Modrić sets age record
Milan calmed nerves with a 2-0 win at Lecce, their first victory of the 2025/26 Serie A season. Ruben Loftus-Cheek headed in from a Luka Modrić free kick before Christian Pulisic sealed it late. Modrić, at 39 years and 354 days, became the oldest midfielder to assist in Serie A since 2004/05. Milan’s run of scoring at least two in 11 straight league matches vs Lecce continued.
Santiago Giménez Shines with First Goal for AC Milan in Win over Empoli
Santiago Giménez scored his debut goal for AC Milan in their 2-0 win against Empoli in Serie A. Christian Pulisic set up both goals, including Rafael Leão’s header, in a game that saw red cards for Fikayo Tomori and Luca Marianucci. This win advanced Milan to seventh place.