- Christian Pulisic nets third goal in two games, surpassing last season’s total with 15 strikes in 2024.
- Tijjani Reijnders delivers decisive assist and clinching goal to lift Milan to seventh place.
- Como’s Dele Alli sees instant red card in first appearance after two-year hiatus.
- Milan closes gap on top four, now five points behind Juventus in Serie A race.
AC Milan staged another electrifying comeback at San Siro, overturning a 1-0 deficit to defeat Como 2-1 in a pivotal Serie A clash. Christian Pulisic continued his scorching form, leveling the match with a clinical finish before Tijjani Reijnders sealed the win, underscoring Milan’s resilience amid a heated European qualification battle.
The Rossoneri’s recent reliance on Pulisic has become a defining storyline. With nine league goals and six assists this term, the USMNT star has matched his 2023 Serie A output by March – a testament to his tactical versatility under Stefano Pioli. Analysts note his shift to inverted winger roles has exploited defensive gaps, a trend seen in Milan’s last three comeback victories.
Reijnders’ emergence as a midfield linchpin offers another layer to Milan’s revival. The Dutch international’s 75th-minute winner marked his fourth goal contribution in five matches, pairing creative vision with late-box surges. This dual-threat capability mirrors trends across Serie A, where midfielders like Nicolò Barella and Adrien Rabiot increasingly drive goal production.
Como’s collapse highlighted ongoing defensive frailties. Despite Lucas Da Cunha’s opener – a 25-yard rocket – their inability to manage transitions proved costly. Dele Alli’s reckless challenge on Ruben Loftus-Cheek, earning a straight red just nine minutes into his club debut, exemplified their disciplinary cracks. Como has now conceded 11 second-half goals in March, Serie A’s worst record.
Elsewhere, Monza’s 1-1 draw with Parma deepened relegation fears, while Hellas Verona’s 1-0 win at Udinese showcased Ondrej Duda’s set-piece mastery – a regional case study in mid-table survival tactics. Empoli’s sixth consecutive away loss at Torino solidified their status as Serie A’s weakest travelers.
Industry insiders highlight three critical trends: (1) MLS-to-Serie A transfers like Pulisic are outperforming expectations, (2) hybrid midfielders now contribute 34% of Serie A goals vs. 22% in 2023, and (3) comeback wins have decided 19% of 2024 matches, up from 12% last season. As Milan eyes Champions League qualification, Pulisic’s form could redefine American impact in European football.