Mon Dec 08 22:10:00 UTC 2025: Milan Snatch Victory from Torino in Thrilling 3-2 Comeback, Pulisic Scores Twice
TURIN, ITALY – In a rollercoaster match at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, AC Milan rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Torino 3-2, thanks to a heroic performance from Christian Pulisic, who bagged a brace. The win sees Milan draw level with Napoli at the top of the Serie A table.
Torino initially dominated, taking the lead with a penalty from Nikola Vlasic in the 9th minute after a handball by Fikayo Tomori. Duvan Zapata doubled their advantage just eight minutes later, firing a powerful shot past Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Milan began their fightback late in the first half when Adrien Rabiot scored with a stunning long-range effort. The momentum shifted further in the second half when Pulisic, who had been battling a fever before the match, was substituted on and made an immediate impact.
Pulisic leveled the score in the 67th minute, converting a cross from Alexis Saelemaekers. He then completed the turnaround in the 88th minute, heading home a cross from Riccardo Ricci to secure the victory for the Rossoneri.
The victory was marred by an injury to Rafael Leao, who was forced off in the first half with a suspected adductor strain. His availability for the remainder of the year is now in doubt.
Despite the loss, Torino will take encouragement from their strong first-half performance. Milan, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their resilience and the match-winning contribution of Pulisic.
Key Moments:
- 9′ – Vlasic penalty (Torino 1-0)
- 17′ – Zapata goal (Torino 2-0)
- 24′ – Rabiot goal (Torino 2-1)
- 67′ – Pulisic goal (Torino 2-2)
- 88′ – Pulisic goal (Torino 2-3)
First Piper 