At Stadion via Del Sto, Milan arranged an extraordinary comeback in the second half To defeat the Lecce 3-2, ensure a crucial series a victory after a worrying form. Christian Pulisic appeared as the heromake a crucial brace, while Rafael Leao’s introduction At halftime, the attacking spark that needed to reverse a two -goal deficit.
Rossoneri entered the match under tremendous pressure after three consecutive leagues and elimination from the Champions League in the hands of Feyenoord. With Mike Maignan and Strahinja Pavlovic suspendedmanager Sergio Conceicao made bold decisionsThe leaving Joao Felix and Leao on the bench.
The match started at a frenetic pace, with Milan who almost opened the score within the first minute. Theo Hernandez set up Santiago Gimenez for what seemed like a simple tap-in, but where was the offside. But the home team quickly took advantage of Milan’s vulnerability, as Nikola baptism Turn off the goalkeeper emphatically. It was Lece’s first goal in Serie A since January 31 and broke a 366-minute drought.
Milan fought to answer, with Gimenez lacked important chances And Matteo Gabbia’s equalization volleyball excluded for offside where. At half -time, Conceicao reacted decisively, Take on Rafael Leao to inject energy into the attack. The Portuguese border’s presence felt immediately, as Milan almost pulled one back when Gimenez’s smart tour and shot hit the base on the post.
Leao’s impact and Pulisics Heroics inspires Milan’s revival
But Milan’s uphill became even steeper when Lecce struck again. As Rossoneri now beat 2-0, their hopes of ending their bad driving seemed fast.
But then the comeback started. Tammy Abraham, who played supplier, released Leao along the left wing, and his cut was met by Joao Felix. The Portuguese forward hit his shot, but the ball died the Lecce defender Antonino Gallo and into the net and handed the red and blacks handed over a lifeline.
Just a few minutes later Milan was awarded a penalty when Pulisic was brought down into the box. After missing his last penalty kick for the first time in his career, the 26-year-old USMNT-Greater split with confidence this time and poured the penalty to the top of the goal. Suddenly, visitors had all the speed.
Dramatic Finish: Pulisic Complete the turnaround
With Lecce now on the ropes, the decisive moment of the game came. Leao whipped in a short cross to the rear chair, where Pulisic was perfectly placed. With precision and calm, the American international dampened a volley with the inside of his right luggage, sent the ball past the goalkeeper and completed Milan’s fantastic turn.
For The American star, it was a night of redemption, after netting his first league goal from Open Play since October 22, while Leao and Felix’s impact on the second half proved to be invaluable. In the meantime, Gimenez was unlucky not to find the net despite several promising attempts and will have to wait for the next match.
