Serie A: Pulisic Leads AC Milan To Comeback Win Over Torino

Pulisic brace sends Milan back to Serie A summit

Christian Pulisic scores twice as AC Milan comeback from 2-0 down to beat Torino 3-2, returning to the top of Serie A.

Duvan Zapata's goal was his eighth against Milan, and third in three games against them for Torino...

Christian Pulisic was the hero for AC Milan, scoring two goals in a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Torino. This win puts Milan back at the top of Serie A, extending their unbeaten league run to 13 matches (9 wins).

Milan started slow, trailing 2-0, but Pulisic's heroics sparked the comeback. Manager Massimiliano Allegri was away serving a suspension, watching from the stands as his team fought back.

Fikayo Tomori handled the ball in the penalty area, prompting referee Daniele Chiffi to award Torino a penalty. Nikola Vlašić scored the spot kick, beating Mike Maignan to give Torino a 10th-minute lead.

Torino pushed their advantage seven minutes later, with Vlašić setting up Duván Zapata for a powerful goal that went past Maignan, leaving AC Milan stunned.

Duvan Zapata's goal was his eighth against Milan, and third in three games against them for Torino. Milan needed a spark, and Adrien Rabiot delivered.

Pulisic's brace helps @acmilan complete a brilliant comeback! 🤯👏#TorinoMilan pic.twitter.com/nuLsHvASfK

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) December 8, 2025

Rabiot's 24th-minute strike was a stunning shot that flew into the top corner, giving Torino goalkeeper Franco Israel no chance.

AC Milan came out strong in the second half, but Torino's Franco Israel made crucial saves to keep them in the game. Israel's double save denied Davide Bartesaghi and Samuele Ricci, keeping the scores level.

There was only ever going to be one winner 🫡
Christian Pulisic is the Panini Player of the Match for #TorinoMilan 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/yRRczYsgu0

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) December 8, 2025

Milan soon took the lead, though. Christian Pulisic, just introduced, scored his sixth Serie A goal, calmly finishing a cross in the 67th minute to level the game 2-2.

AC Milan dominated possession and created chances, and Christian Pulisic sealed the win. 10 minutes after equalizing, Pulisic scored again, firing home a perfect cross from Samuele Ricci.

Pulisic's brace makes him joint-top scorer in Serie A. Milan leapfrog Napoli to top the table, while Torino remain winless in 6 games (D3), sitting 16th.