Christian Pulisic Scores First Milan Goal of 2026
Christian Pulisic broke his goalscoring drought for Milan, netting his first goal of the 2026 calendar year against Lecce in Serie A.
Pulisic had not scored for Milan in any competition since December 28, 2025, in a match against Hellas Verona under former coach Massimiliano Allegri. His only other goal in 2026 was for the United States in a friendly before the World Cup against Senegal.
The goal came from a long ball over the top from Strahinja Pavlovic. Pulisic controlled it with a fine touch, went one-on-one with Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone, and finished into the bottom corner on his next touch.
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English Translation:
Christian Pulisic has finally ended his goalscoring drought for Milan, opening the scoring against Lecce in Serie A with his first Rossoneri goal this calendar year.
Pulisic had not scored for Milan in any competition since their 3-0 win over Hellas Verona on December 28, 2025, under previous head coach Massimiliano Allegri. His only other goal in 2026 came for the United States in a pre-World Cup friendly against Senegal.
The drought is now over: The American took a wonderful touch to bring down a long ball over the top from Strahinja Pavlovic, which took him one-on-one with Wladimiro Falcone, before tucking away into the bottom corner of the net with his following touch.
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