Christian Pulisic started Milan in a Serie A match that ended with a 1-0 lead over Udinese at half-time. The American corner player scored after six minutes, taking advantage of a team effort well orchestrated by coach Ruben Amorim. Milan, who adopted a 4‑4‑1‑1, showed clear dominance of the pitch, but missed the opportunity to double their lead before the break.
The goal came from a pass from Luka Modric, already responsible for the assist for Pulisic, who freed defender Alessio Tomori. The latter made a precise cross towards the penalty area, but the central defenders Bartesaghi and Ramos hindered each other, preventing Maduka Okoye from completing the goal. Despite the error, Milan maintained control of the game, with Ruben Amorim's players demonstrating good defensive and offensive organization.
Udinese, led by coach Kosta Runjaic, remained in difficulty finding space to create dangerous opportunities. Runjaic's team showed a certain lack of precision in the final passes, which favored Milan's superiority on the pitch. However, Milan's performance was judged positive, with good management of possession and a solid defence.
At the end of the first half, Milan led 1-0, but the absence of a second goal left the match with an incomplete result. Milan will have to try to capitalize on their opportunities in the second half of the match to turn their lead into a definitive victory. Udinese, on the other hand, will have to regroup to try to recover the score and not give Milan the advantage.