Milan defeats Lecce 3-0, ends three-game winless run

AC Milan secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Lecce at San Siro on September 21, 2026 (September 20 local time), ending a three-match winless streak across all competitions. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a well-executed finish after controlling Strahinja Pavlovic's long ball over the top, marking his first goal of the 2026-27 season. The American's performance earned him player of the match honors, as he provided the initial breakthrough that set the tone for Milan's dominant display.

Adrien Rabiot doubled Milan's advantage in the 61st minute following a quick one-two exchange with Goncalo Ramos, continuing his strong form in Serie A with his second league goal of the season. Substitute Diego Moreira sealed the victory with a third goal in the 73rd minute after cutting inside defender Jamil Siebert and finishing confidently past Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone—his third goal in two substitute appearances.

Milan controlled proceedings throughout, maintaining 67-73% possession while Lecce struggled to create meaningful attacking opportunities. Coach Ruben Amorim's tactical adjustments—particularly bringing in Pulisic and Alexis Saelemaekers in attack—proved effective, and his second-half substitutions, notably Moreira, delivered immediate impact. The win extended Milan's unbeaten league record to five matches and lifted them to 11 points, placing them fifth in the Serie A standings, two points behind joint leaders Roma, Inter, and Lazio, who each had 13 points. Lecce remained in 12th place with 6 points, winless in competitive head-to-head meetings against Milan since 2006.