On a loaded Friday night at San Siro, Milan grew past Bologna with a leading 3-1 victoryA result that did more than just keep its bleaching series a top-four jump alive. With Wednesday’s Coppa Italia Final LoomingThis match served as a lively preview of what is coming – and Santiago Gimenez and Christian Pulisic were the undisputed stars.
Although he struck early in the second half, Milan stormed back with three unanswered goals and delivered both a moral -enhancing victory and a subtle message to their upcoming rivals: Rossoneri is not ready. But in addition to the goals and glory, this notion silently suggested a deeper transformation that took shape within the squad –A hidden weapon that they will now release on the biggest stage in their season.
Test of nerve before the final
Rossoneri entered the match in ninth placeNeed nothing but victory to maintain any hopes for a top-four finish. Their task became even more difficult when Fikayo Tomori was forced early after a scary main collisionleaving the defense temporarily worried.
During much of the first half, they checked the possession but failed to convert, with Pulisic and Luka Jovic threatening but denied. Bologna remained dangerousespecially on the counter -attack and Riccardo Orsolini punished the home team shortly after the breakCurling in a low shot from the right to give visitors a 1-0 lead.
As they have so often this season, Milan responded to adversity with resilience. The equalizer came in the 73rd minute when Gimenez calmly fought home after a declined cross from Pulisic. The US international then turned the painter himself and encountered a recovery to make it 2-1 with just over ten minutes to play. Gimenez added for a second in stop time to seal the victory.
“Wednesday is very important to us,” Told Gimenez Heaven Italia After the match. “We are well prepared, we have come from four wins and we are ready for this final.”
Agree Milano’s hidden ace
While goals from Pulisic and Gimenez stole headlines, The real revelation was somewhat more strategic. Head manager Sergio ConcepticaoMilan has found what they really missed earlier in the season: texture.
That shift did not occur overnight. Rossoneri has now taken 22 Serie A points from losing positions—Second only to Atletico Madrid over Europe’s five best leagues. Crucial, 19 of these points came after Conceicao adopted a three-man defenseA tactical switch that silently has transformed the team.
“We found a certain texture now, which is important to us,” Pulisic told Heaven Italia. “We know we have a great spirit, but we are playing really good games right now.”
That consistency, more than the goals or drama, can be milanos ace in the hole On the way into Coppa Italia finals. It has given structure, faith and a clear identity – something that the team lacked earlier in the campaign.“If we win two trophies for a season, you can’t say it’s a normal campaign“ Added Pulisik.
“We want to continue. Of course, we are not happy with where we are in Serie A, but we are doing well right now and it is important that we end the season well.”
