Christian Pulisic marked his new contract extension by scoring the opening goal as AC Milan defeated fierce rivals Inter Milan 3-1 in a thrilling Serie A encounter on Saturday. The United States international found the back of the net inside the opening four minutes at the San Siro to set the tone for a dominant performance, handing the defending champions their first defeat of the season.
- Christian Pulisic scored his fourth career goal in the Milan derby after just four minutes of play.
- Adrien Rabiot doubled Milan’s lead in the 10th minute following a well-executed corner routine.
- Alessandro Bastoni pulled a goal back for Inter in the 22nd minute with a header from a corner.
- Diego Moreira scored a stunning free-kick before halftime to seal a 3-1 victory for the Rossoneri.
Match Situation and Key Performances
The high-octane fixture saw nearly 78,000 spectators pack the San Siro stadium to witness a fiery local derby. Pulisic, who signed a five-year contract extension tying him to the club until 2031, capitalized on a cross from Diego Moreira to head home the opener. Just minutes later, Adrien Rabiot cleverly flicked home a training-ground corner routine to double the advantage. Although Inter attempted a response when Alessandro Bastoni headed in from a set-piece, Moreira put the result beyond doubt before the break with a brilliant curling free-kick into the top corner.
Standings Impact and What Comes Next
The emphatic victory lifts AC Milan into fourth place in the Serie A standings, moving them four points behind joint league leaders Inter and Lazio. The win provides a massive boost for the Rossoneri following a busy week that included the official unveiling of plans for a new stadium alongside their cross-town rivals. Milan will look to build on this crucial momentum and establish greater consistency as the campaign progresses.
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