AC Milan delivered a solid performance this week in the second round of the Coppa Italia. Playing at the iconic San Siro, the Rossoneri secured a convincing 3–0 victory over Lecce to book their place in the Round of 16.
The triumph not only extended Milan’s impressive run of form but also marked their fourth consecutive win across all competitions, underlining the team’s growing momentum.
Turning Point Leads to Milan’s Breakthrough
Although the scoreline suggested a comfortable win, the match began with moments of frustration for AC Milan. The hosts saw four clear scoring opportunities denied by the woodwork, leaving fans anxious in the stands.
The breakthrough came in the 18th minute, when Lecce were reduced to ten men after one of their players was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge.
Just two minutes later, Santiago Giménez capitalised on the advantage and struck the opening goal, putting Milan in control of the contest.
Nkunku’s First Goal, Pulisic Maintains Hot Form
The second half saw Milan tighten their grip on the game. New signing Christopher Nkunku had his moment to shine, scoring his very first goal for the club in the Coppa Italia. It was a symbolic strike, not only increasing Milan’s lead but also highlighting the attacking depth that has been added to the squad this season.
Christian Pulisic then sealed the victory with another clinical finish, netting his fifth goal in his last six appearances. The American winger has been in sensational form, consistently providing an attacking threat and quickly becoming one of Milan’s most reliable forwards.
Albertini Praises Modrić’s Influence
One of the notable absences on the pitch was Luka Modrić, Milan’s experienced midfield maestro. The Croatian veteran, often nicknamed “Magic Modrić,” spent the entire game on the bench without making an appearance.
Former Italian international Demetrio Albertini praised Modrić in an interview, saying, “Modrić has brought significant change to Milan. His presence is reminiscent of Andrea Pirlo in his prime. He doesn’t need to play every minute to influence the team; his leadership and vision are invaluable.”
Upcoming Fixtures and Wider Coppa Italia Results
Looking ahead, AC Milan is set for a much tougher test in the next round of the Coppa Italia, where it will face Lazio in a highly anticipated clash.
Before that, however, Milan will welcome Serie A leaders Napoli to San Siro this weekend in what promises to be a decisive battle at the top of the domestic table.
Elsewhere in the competition, Cagliari cruised to a 4–1 win over Serie B side Frosinone to secure their place in the last 16. Udinese also advanced after edging Palermo 2–1 at home.
With more teams advancing to the next stage, the Coppa Italia is poised to become even more competitive, and the upcoming fixtures will undoubtedly bring further drama and excitement to Italian football fans.
