AC Milan delivered an impressive performance in the Coppa Italia, defeating Sassuolo 6-1 in a one-sided round of 16 match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The Rossoneri showcased their attacking prowess, scoring four goals within the first 23 minutes, setting the tone for a dominant display.
The scoring opened early with Samuel Chukwueze finding the net, followed by Tijjani Reijnders, who played a pivotal role in the match. Chukwueze struck again shortly after, and Rafael Leao added to the tally before halftime. The second half saw additional goals from Davide Calabria and Tammy Abraham, while Samuele Mulattieri scored a consolation goal for Sassuolo.
Milan’s coach Paulo Fonseca expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, particularly noting how they capitalized on Sassuolo’s mistakes. The Neroverdi, who had left key players like Domenico Berardi and Thorsby on the bench, struggled to compete against a Milan side that was firing on all cylinders.
Reijnders was particularly outstanding, demonstrating his skills and vision on the pitch. He set up Chukwueze’s opening goal with a precise pass and scored one himself shortly after.
Chukwueze’s contributions were also significant, netting two goals and showcasing his talent throughout the match. The first came after he recovered from hitting the post to finish off Reijnders’ assist. His second goal highlighted Milan’s attacking fluidity as he capitalized on a defensive error.
As the match progressed into the second half, Fonseca made several substitutions to manage player fatigue ahead of their upcoming Serie A clash against Atalanta. Despite these changes, Milan continued to dominate, with Calabria scoring from a corner and Abraham adding another goal shortly thereafter.
The atmosphere at San Siro was electric as 31,392 fans witnessed their team’s commanding victory. The result not only secures Milan’s place in the quarter-finals but also boosts their confidence as they prepare for future challenges in both domestic and European competitions.
Looking ahead, Milan will face either Roma or Sampdoria in the next round of the Coppa Italia.
Goals: Chukwueze 12, 21 (M), Reijnders 17 (M), Leao 23 (M), Calabria 56 (M), Mulattieri 59 (S), Abraham 62 (M)
Milan (4-2-3-1): Sportiello (46′ Torriani); Calabria, Tomori, Pavlovic, Terracciano; Fofana (46′ Musah), Reijnders (65′ Bartesaghi); Chukwueze, Loftus-Cheek (46′ Pulisic), Leao (46′ Okafor); Abraham. All. Fonseca
Sassuolo (4-3-1-2): Satalino; Paz (46′ Miranda), Odenthal, Muharemovic, Pieragnolo (67′ Missori); Iannoni, Obiang, Caligara (67′ Thorstvedt); Volpato; Mulattieri (’82’ Kumi), Antiste (’82’ Toljan).
