Match ReportFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Pulisic ends nine-month goal drought as Milan rout Lecce
After 39 shots on target without a goal, Pulisic finally found the net and admitted 2026 had been brutal.
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NS · Serie A
LecceCompetition
Serie A
Score
Milan 3-0 Lecce
Scorers
Pulisic, Rabiot, Moreira
Venue
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
What happened. Milan beat Lecce 3-0 with goals from Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot and Diego Moreira. It was Pulisic's first competitive goal since December 28, 2025, ending a drought of 39 shots on target in Serie A.
- Pulisic was the only player to exchange passes with every teammate on the pitch.
- Milan came in off a 2-0 Europa League loss to Benfica and draws with Juventus and Lazio.
- Saelemaekers played a trequartista role supporting Goncalo Ramos.
“It was very difficult for me, but also for the team. I'm glad I scored a goal.”
— Christian Pulisic
Milan will look to build on the win after a bruising run of results and Pulisic's long-awaited return to scoring form.
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