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Liverpool Triumphs Over AC Milan in Champions League Clash
September 18, 2024
In a thrilling Champions League group stage match, Liverpool secured a commanding 3-1 victory over AC Milan at the San Siro. The Reds showcased their strength with goals from Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai, while Christian Pulisic found the back of the net for the hosts.
Match Summary

AC Milan 1–3 Liverpool

Goals:

  • 1-0 Christian Pulisic (3')
  • 1-1 Ibrahima Konaté (23')
  • 1-2 Virgil van Dijk (41')
  • 1-3 Dominik Szoboszlai (67')

AC Milan took an early lead just three minutes into the game through Christian Pulisic, who capitalized on a quick attacking move. However, Liverpool quickly responded in the 23rd minute when Ibrahima Konaté headed in a corner, leveling the score. The visitors continued to press and took the lead before halftime with a powerful header from Virgil van Dijk in the 41st minute.


Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the win in the 67th minute, slotting home a low-driven shot after a well-executed counterattack, leaving Milan with no way back into the match.

Lineups

AC Milan:

Mike Maignan (Lorenzo Torriani, 51'), Davide Calabria (Emerson Royal, 69'), Strahinja Pavlović, Fikayo Tomori (Matteo Gabbia, 84'), Theo Hernández, Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Tammy Abraham, 69'), Rafael Leão, Álvaro Morata (Noah Okafor, 84')


Liverpool:

Alisson, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Diogo Jota (Darwin Núñez, 68'), Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah (Federico Chiesa, 90'), Alexis Mac Allister (Wataru Endo, 90'), Ryan Gravenberch, Trent Alexander-Arnold (Joe Gomez, 79'), Cody Gakpo (Luis Díaz, 68')

What’s Next?

In their next Champions League fixtures, Liverpool will host Bologna on October 2, while AC Milan will travel to face Bayer Leverkusen on October 1.


This victory strengthens Liverpool’s position in the group, as they continue their pursuit of European glory under Jurgen Klopp.