Christopher Nkunku announced his arrival in Serie A with a stunning brace as AC Milan cruised to a 3-0 victory against Hellas Verona at the San Siro on Sunday. The win propelled Milan to the top of the Serie A standings, provisionally overtakingInter Milan.
The first half saw a determined Verona side frustrate Milan's attacking efforts. Verona's intense and organized defense made it difficult for Milan to find a breakthrough. However, Christian Pulisic broke the deadlock in first-half added time, sending the San Siro crowd into a frenzy. Pulisic reacted quickly to volley home from close range after an Adrien Rabiot header flicked on Luka Modric's corner.
Milan carried their momentum into the second half, and Nkunku quickly made his mark. Just two minutes after the restart, Verona defender Victor Nelsson brought Nkunku down in the box, earning Milan a penalty. Nkunku stepped up and confidently converted the penalty, sending Verona's keeper the wrong way and doubling Milan's lead.
Five minutes later, Nkunku struck again, further cementing Milan's dominance. After Montipo, Verona's goalkeeper, tipped Luka Modric's long-range shot onto the post, Nkunku was quick to react, tapping the ball into the empty net. This marked Nkunku's first Serie A goal since his move to Milan.
Verona attempted to respond, but their efforts were in vain. A late goal from Gift Orban was disallowed after a foul on Milan's goalkeeper, Mike Maignan. Milan's Massimiliano Allegri acknowledged the importance of the win against a tricky Verona team, setting a high target of 82-86 points for Scudetto contention.
The victory was Milan's final game of 2025 and extended their unbeaten league run to 15 games. For Nkunku, this performance could strengthen his claim to lead Milan's attack. Milan will face Cagliari away from home on January 2nd. Verona, remain in the relegation zone, and their two-match winning run comes to an end.
Nkunku's brace not only secured a vital win for Milan but also marked a personal milestone, breaking his Serie A duck in impressive style.
