It was a bitter -sweet night at San Siro. Milan put in his season 2024-25 with a 2-0 victory over relocated MonzaA result that spared the club from the indignity in an early Coppa Italia qualifier but did a little to wash away the stains in a deeply disappointing campaign. Yet within the silent, conflicted evening, Christian Pulisic reached a milestone worth celebratingAlthough two of his personal records narrowly slid from his grip.
The match developed under a cloud of frustration, both on and off the pitch. Fans protested before and during the gameMaking their dissatisfaction known after a season that saw Milan avoiding European qualification. Head coach Sergio Conceicao was absentthat earns a match of a match for their red card against Roma. But despite the departure air, the red and black players – and Pulisic in particular – gave San Siro something to remember.
Match marked by protest and promise
From the beginning, Milan saw the more determined from the two sides. Joao Felix, preferred over Rafael Leaowas at the heart of the team’s early pressure. He set up several possibilities, including one there Christian Pulisic crossed the bar after a teasing cross from Yunus Musah.
But the biggest Off-Field moment came only 15 minutes into the game. With the departure to Milan’s Ultras early in the game, Stadion became noticeably quieter. That silence emphasized the connection between supporters and the team-a moment which made even the 26-year-old milestone feel subdued.
Matteo Gabbia broke the deadlock in the 64th minuteon the way in from a corner taken by replacement Widened. Ten minutes later, Felix was rewarded for his enduranceCurling in a magnificent free kick from 20 meters to seal the 2-0 victory. It was his last act before he was replaced – and it left the fans wondering if they had just seen him in a Milan shirt for the last time.
Pulisic’s anniversary – and the records that got away
In the midst of rotation and substitutions, Christian Pulisic’s contribution remained stable. His talent, skill and selflessness shone through in everything he did. While he could not get on the points magazine, his darting flows and an almost miss in the side -eating, his determination emphasized.
But American greatest moment came silently: with his appearance he reached 100 matches played for Rossoneri in all competitionsA remarkable performance for a player whose texture and versatility has anchored the team through turbulent magic formulas.
Still, He had more than just a milestone in sight. Had he scored, He would have matched his best 12 goals in a top-five European leagueachieved just last season. An assist or goal would also have driven his Target allowance a total of over 20another personal post. Instead, Pulisic finished Serie A season with 11 goals and nine assistsjust shy for their goals.
