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AC Milan Rips Up the Pitch: Pulisic's Corner Kick Wonders and Reijnders' Brace!

AC Milan secures a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in a Champions League clash! Pulisic's cheeky corner kick goal steals the show, while Reijnders bags a brace. Let's kick it!

AC Milan strutted onto the Champions League stage with flair and finesse, as they brought home a 3-1 victory against Club Brugge at the iconic San Siro. The evening kicked off with an unlikely hero—Christian Pulisic, who shocked fans and commentators alike by scoring directly from a corner kick, a feat that's rarer than finding four-leaf clovers in a Dublin park! With the match only just begun, Pulisic's brilliance set the tone, igniting hope and excitement among the Rossoneri fans.

Tijjani Reijnders then took center stage, delivering two sensational goals that solidified AC Milan's claim in their first match of the 2024-25 Champions League edition. With a stellar brace to his name, Reijnders showcased that not only was he in the right place at the right time, but he was ready to steal Pulisic’s limelight. The dynamic duo really turned the game into a showcase, leaving the Club Brugge defense floundering like tourists trying to find their way back to the hotel!

Club Brugge, unfortunately for them, found themselves a man down during the match, which only served to give the AC Milan boys more breathing room as they played their hearts out. Even with the numerical advantage, it remains a feat to finesse three goals against any UCL opponent! With a final score of 3-1, the fans couldn’t have asked for a more thrilling experience—each goal a masterclass and each celebration a reminder of why we love football!

This victory marks a significant start for AC Milan, who desperately sought points to bolster their Champions League aspirations. The combination of Pulisic’s individual brilliance alongside Reijnders’ goal-scoring prowess shows that the team has the potential to be a fierce contender this season. And speaking of potential, did you know that Pulisic became the first AC Milan player to score directly from a corner in the Champions League since Kaka? Not only that, but Reijnders knows how to make a name for himself too—he's the first player to score a brace in his debut for AC Milan in European competition since Andriy Shevchenko in 1999! Talk about paving the way to greatness!