Pulisic's strong 2024-25 campaign continues with another moment of magic to double AC Milan's lead
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
Pulisic helped the Rossoneri to 2-0 lead vs. UdineseHis 10th assist of the Serie A seasonMilan looking to stay in ninthFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
U.S. international star Christian Pulisic continued his strong individual season for AC Milan with an impressive corner in the 45th minute to Strahinja Pavlovic to double his team's lead at 2-0 vs. Udinese heading into halftime. The team would push on for a 4-0 win at full-time.
Milan initially got on the scoresheet just three minutes earlier thanks to star Rafael Leão, who launched a rocket to put ahead. The team would continue its dominance in the second half. Former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham found Theo Hernandez on a brilliant build-up to pad the lead to three goals in the 74th minute and Leao would add another goal contribution in the 81st minute, finding Tijjani Reijnders for his 13th goal of the season.
This is just the second time this season have scored four goals in a game.
AdvertisementWATCH THE VIDEOTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Milan still have a mountain to climb if they want to reach their ambitions of playing in European football next season. A win would put the club at ninth at 51 points – four points back from Lazio in the Conference League slot and six points adrift from fourth-placed Bologna.
Milan need to finish fourth or above to secure Champions League qualification.
Pulisic continues to be the club's best attacker this season, with nine goals and eight assists in Serie A and an additional four goals and an assist in Champions League play. His other assist came in Coppa Italia.
WHAT NEXT FOR MILAN?
Milan will face Atalanta next, with a home clash on April 20.