Milan ended the match against Salzburg with a clear 0-4, bringing the Rossoneri back into the race for the top eight positions in the Europa League group stage. The victory was decided in 49 minutes by Alphadjo Cisse's hat-trick, who at 19 years and 358 days became the youngest Italian footballer to score three goals in a single match in a European competition.
Cisse, who was bought by Milan before his arrival in Italy, has shown extraordinary talent. The young attacking midfielder, who was still in Serie B a few months ago, scored three goals in quick succession, relying on a combination of speed and precision. Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim underlined the player's humility and specified that he did not want to take credit for Cisse's explosion, which proved to be a key element for the team.
Meanwhile, Gonçalo Ramos contributed to Milan's success by coming onto the pitch after an hour of play in place of Francesco Camarda. The Portuguese scored a goal 12 minutes after coming on, showing that he was finally unlocked after his first match against Venezia, where he had not scored. Ramos' performance was received positively, especially after the criticism he received in the first few outings.
The match also had other highlights: Luka Modric made his return to the Europa League after 15 years, while Filippo Terracciano was sent off in the final minutes for a last-man foul. Despite Milan's defeat against Benfica the previous month, the victory against Salzburg restored confidence in the team and strengthened their position in the league table.
With the victory, Milan prepares for the next matches. Sunday will be followed by the match against Atalanta, who defeated Pafos in the Conference League but lost Raspadori due to injury. Next, Milan will face Bournemouth in the Conference League, where the English have already achieved two victories in previous matches. The club remains focused on maintaining form and using the drive of Cisse and Ramos to confidently continue into European competition.