Series A: AC Milan Cruise Past Empoli with 3-0 Win

AC Milan returned to winning ways with a dominant 3-0 victory over Empoli in Serie A, with Alvaro Morata and Tijjani Reijnders among the goalscorers.

AC Milan's Dominik Reijnders stole the show with a brilliant brace, propelling the Rossoneri to a convincing 3-0 victory over Empoli in Serie A. This win extends AC Milan's unbeaten streak to six games, solidifying their momentum in the league.

The match got off to a lively start under the San Siro's floodlights, which pierced through the foggy evening air. Paulo Fonseca's Empoli side faced immediate pressure, with Alvaro Morata at the forefront of AC Milan's attacking efforts, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

Empoli manager Roberto D'Aversa made a tactical double substitution at the start of the second half, and the away team began to show signs of life. On 54 minutes, they crafted their first genuine scoring opportunity. Empoli pounced on a misplaced pass during AC Milan's build-up from the back, and Youssef Maleh unleashed a powerful shot that rattled the crossbar.

AC Milan soon regained their composure and dominance, adding a third goal to their tally on 69 minutes. The Rossoneri launched a swift counterattack from an Empoli foray forward, culminating in Tijjani Reijnders making a lung-busting run from near the halfway line to the edge of the box. The Dutchman then finished with precision and aplomb, sealing the win for AC Milan. With the result effectively secured, Paulo Fonseca took the opportunity to rest some key players ahead of their upcoming Coppa Italia tie in midweek.

Alvaro Morata initially squandered a scoring opportunity when he was picked out in the box, only to drag his shot wide. However, he quickly made amends for the miss. After Rafael Leao's shot was deflected into his path, Morata seized the chance and swept the ball home to give AC Milan the opening goal.

Empoli struggled to gain traction in the first half, allowing the hosts to dictate the pace of the game. As the half drew to a close, AC Milan doubled their lead. A cross into the box was not effectively cleared by the Empoli defense, and Tijjani Reijnders capitalized on the loose ball. He unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net, giving AC Milan a comfortable two-goal cushion heading into the break.

Empoli's struggles continued throughout the match, as they failed to make a significant impact. The visitors were unable to register a single shot on target throughout the entire 90 minutes, highlighting their difficulties in creating scoring opportunities.

The win marked a welcome return to form for AC Milan at home, as they secured their first league victory at the San Siro in three games. The result will provide a much-needed boost to Paulo Fonseca's side as they aim to overcome their early-season struggles and mount a strong bid for a top-four finish.