Coppa Italia: AC Milan dominates Lecce with a 3-0 victory and plenty of certainties.

Milan, September 23, 2025 – The 3-0 win over Lecce is a snapshot of a Milan that not only takes home three points, but above all confirms its confidence, quality , and a new protagonist.

The evening at San Siro was marked by Christopher Nkunku's first-minute start: early errors, a glaring blow against the post, but also a play that changed the match's momentum and gave the club the feeling of having an extra weapon at home. The half-bicycle kick with which the Frenchman finally defeated Lecce was worth the price of admission alone, and with that red balloon , he ignited the enthusiasm of a crowd that had immediately embraced him.

Allegri's AC Milan, still led by Landucci on the bench, impressed with their intensity and consistency . The numbers reveal absolute dominance : overwhelming possession, fourteen shots in the first half alone, a defense that conceded almost nothing, remaining "unblemished" for the fourth consecutive game. Lecce held firm only thanks to a stellar performance from goalkeeper Fruchtl, forced to multiply by Rabiot, Pavlovic, and Loftus-Cheek. This was also due to the Rossoneri's poor scoring form in front of goal . But beyond the scoreline, the most important sign comes from the team's overall performance: solid, compact, capable of proposing different solutions and managing their numerical advantage with maturity.

Santi Gimenez's career has been interesting. Finally scoring his first goal of the season, despite a night where mistakes outnumbered flashes, the Mexican was able to breathe thanks to a perfect assist from Bartesaghi (promoted as Estupinan's replacement, at the risk of the starter) and Rabiot's vertical vision. It's no coincidence that his goal came at a time when the team had found fluidity and patience, without forcing things. Gimenez isn't "unlocked" yet, but the situation could help him develop with less pressure.

At the back, the defense , with De Winter at the center, provided added security, much like that of Napoli, their next opponent, at the start of last season. The management of the substitutions also added value: Pulisic, coming on with his usual determination, scored his fifth goal of the season, confirming the squad's depth. And Fofana provided the decisive assist.

In this context, Allegri deserves credit for finding a tactical balance that works. The 3-5-2 doesn't dampen the attacking quality; on the contrary, it enhances it, allowing for consistent runs and width. And now, with the second Coppa Italia game behind us, it's time to focus on Napoli.