AC Milan continued their strong form in the UEFA Champions League, securing a 3-2 victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Stadion Tehelne Pole.
Samuel Chukwueze was in action for the full 90 minutes, playing a pivotal role as Milan fought hard for the win.
Christian Pulisic opened the scoring, Rafael Leao and Tammy Abraham added goals, while Slovan Bratislava’s Tigran Barseghyan and Nino Marcelli netted for the hosts.
This win marked Milan’s third consecutive victory in the competition, propelling them up to 10th place in the league standings.
Samuel Chukwueze was involved for the entirety of the match and saw a yellow card in the 54th minute. Although he didn’t score, his presence in the game was key to Milan’s solid performance. His work rate and effort on the ball helped Milan control the match despite a few shaky moments.
Christian Pulisic continued his excellent 2024 form by opening the scoring in the 21st minute, having already looked dangerous before finding the back of the net. His performance was a standout, and he remains a strong contender for Milan’s player of the season, even at this early stage.
The hosts fought back, with Tigran Barseghyan and Nino Marcelli finding the net for Slovan Bratislava, but Milan managed to hold on.
Rafael Leao came off the bench to restore Milan’s lead, and Tammy Abraham sealed the win with his first Champions League goal of the season. Milan’s resilience and ability to find goals when needed secured a hard-earned three points.
He played well