AC Milan wrapped up 2025 in emphatic fashion with a commanding 3-0 Serie A win over Hellas Verona at San Siro. The victory capped a strong response after recent cup disappointment and reinforced the momentum highlighted ahead of the game in SoftFootball’s preview of Milan’s push for a crucial league result against Verona. Milan dominated possession, stayed patient, and delivered when it mattered most.
The Rossoneri finally broke the deadlock deep into first-half stoppage time. A Luka Modric corner was expertly flicked on by Adrien Rabiot, allowing Christian Pulisic to arrive unmarked at the far post and volley home. It was Milan’s only shot on target before the break, but it shifted the mood inside San Siro and set the platform for a ruthless second half.
Milan wasted no time after the restart. Just three minutes in, Christopher Nkunku was fouled inside the box by Victor Nelsson and confidently converted the resulting penalty to register his first Serie A goal for the club.
Four minutes later, Nkunku struck again, reacting quickest after Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipò tipped Modric’s long-range effort onto the post. The Frenchman’s brace killed the contest and sparked loud celebrations from the home supporters.
Nkunku’s breakthrough was especially significant following his summer arrival from Chelsea, a move that underlined Milan’s attacking ambitions alongside other squad planning reported by SoftFootball earlier in the season.
His sharp movement, composure, and confidence offered a glimpse of what he can add to Massimiliano Allegri’s system moving forward.
Christian Pulisic was once again influential, combining energy with end product before being withdrawn late on to applause. Modric controlled the tempo in midfield, while Milan’s back line limited Verona to just one shot on target across the match.
AC Milan shared an 11-second clip captured at San Siro stadium during their 3-0 Serie A victory over Hellas Verona on their official X account, showcasing Nkunku’s celebration on the pitch, highlighting camaraderie and high energy among the players.
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Allegri used the final stages to rotate his squad, handing minutes to younger players and resting key starters. The result sends Milan two points clear at the top of the Serie A table and extends their unbeaten league run to 15 matches.
For Verona, the defeat ends a brief winning streak and leaves them hovering inside the relegation zone as the season turns toward 2026.
