AC Milan rolled into Udine and rolled out with a statement win. On September 20, 2025, Christian Pulisic scored twice and set up another in a 3–0 victory over previously unbeaten Udinese. The U.S. star also became the top American scorer in Europe’s top five leagues, surpassing Clint Dempsey. Reuters · ESPN/AP
What you missed
- Final: Udinese 0–3 AC Milan (HT 0–1)
- Scorers: 39′ Pulisic (MIL), 46′ Fofana (MIL), 53′ Pulisic (MIL)
- Venue & time: Bluenergy Stadium (Udine) — September 20, 2025
- Attendance: 24,201
- Talking point: Pulisic headlines with 2G+1A; Milan climb to nine points, one behind leaders Juventus
Match report & stats: Reuters · ESPN box score · AC Milan official
Key moments
- 39′ — 0–1: Pulisic reacts fastest to a loose ball after a deflection; simple finish unlocks Udinese.
- 46′ — 0–2: Milan’s press wins the ball in the box; Youssouf Fofana cuts inside and slots home.
- 53′ — 0–3: Adrien Rabiot threads a disguised pass; Pulisic squeezes a tight-angle shot inside the near post.
- Control mode: From there, Milan managed the tempo, limited counter-attacks, and saw it out.
Highlights: Serie A YT · AC Milan YT
Top players
- Christian Pulisic (AC Milan): 2 goals + 1 assist. Direct, confident, decisive in tight spaces.
- Youssouf Fofana (AC Milan): Midfield engine and a cool finish seconds into the second half.
- Michele Terracciano (AC Milan): Composed when tested. Clean sheet away from home matters.
Reactions
“Winning trophies and games are more important for me. Goals and assists are always there.”— Christian Pulisic, post-match
Post-game coverage: ESPN/AP
Numbers that tell the story
| Stat | Udinese | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 39.6% | 60.4% |
| Shots (on target) | 10 (4) | 13 (6) |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| xG (expected goals) | TBD | TBD |
| Attendance | 24,201 — Bluenergy Stadium (Udine) | |
Official stats: ESPN
What it means
- AC Milan: Three wins from four and upward momentum. Pulisic’s form is a boost ahead of a busy fall slate.
- Udinese: First loss of the season after a strong start. Defensive lapses around transitions hurt most.