A rapid two-goal burst from Christian Pulisic propelled AC Milan to the top of Serie A, as the Rossoneri overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Torino 3-2 in Turin on Monday night. The American winger, introduced from the bench in the 67th minute, transformed the match within minutes—his quick-fire double securing a dramatic turnaround and lifting Milan above Napoli on goal difference.
The hosts appeared firmly in control early on. Nikola Vlašić opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Duván Zapata doubled Torino’s lead inside 17 minutes, capitalising on Milan’s sluggish start. The home side, now without a league win since October 26 and slipping to 16th, looked poised for a statement result.
Milan found a lifeline just seven minutes later when Adrien Rabiot produced a stunning long-range strike from over 25 metres, halving the deficit and shifting the momentum. The visitors continued to press, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek nearly levelled the encounter shortly before Pulisic’s introduction, only to be denied by goalkeeper Franco Israel.
Pulisic, still recovering from flu symptoms and initially named as a substitute, needed only seconds to announce himself. With his very first touch, the 27-year-old converted from close range to equalise, punctuating a shift in control as Milan surged forward. Thirteen minutes from time, he struck again—this time with a crisp low half-volley—sealing a victory that places Milan at the league summit ahead of Sunday’s trip to Sassuolo.
The American nearly completed a remarkable hat-trick in stoppage time, but a potential third was ruled out due to Christopher Nkunku being offside in the build-up.
With Milan rising to the top and Pulisic rediscovering decisive form, Allegri’s squad—despite the head coach serving a touchline ban—head into the next round with renewed authority and belief.
