AC Milan rang in the holiday season with an emphatic 3-0 dismantling of Verona at San Siro on Sunday, with Christopher Nkunku’s scintillating brace leading the Rossoneri to a commanding Serie A triumph.
The hosts controlled proceedings from the opening whistle, though they had to wait until the stroke of halftime to break through. Christian Pulisic delivered the crucial opener in the 45th minute, rewarding Milan’s patience and giving his side a vital advantage heading into the break.
The floodgates opened immediately after the interval. Just three minutes into the second half, Nkunku stepped up to convert a penalty, doubling Milan’s lead and effectively ending the contest. The French forward wasn’t finished, adding his second of the afternoon in the 53rd minute to cap a devastating eight-minute spell that left Verona reeling.
Nkunku’s match-rating of 8.3 told the story of his dominance, while Pulisic (7.9) provided the spark with his goal and constant threat. Behind them, veteran maestro Luka Modrić orchestrated proceedings with three key passes, earning a 7.7 rating in a composed midfield display. Adrien Rabiot chipped in with an assist as Milan’s attacking trio proved too hot to handle.
Defensively, Milan remained resolute. Fikayo Tomori (7.2) and Strahinja Pavlović both recorded two interceptions as the backline limited Verona to just one shot on target from nine attempts. Mike Maignan needed to make only a single save to preserve his clean sheet.
The statistics reflected Milan’s superiority: 52% possession, seven corners to Verona’s three, and an impressive 80% pass completion rate. Despite Verona matching Milan’s tackle success and interceptions, they lacked cutting edge when it mattered.
The comprehensive victory keeps Milan’s Serie A ambitions firmly on track as 2026 approaches.
