AC Milan triumphed comfortably (4 – 0) against Salzburg in the second round of the Europa League. Alphadjo Cissé scored three times, supported by Gonçalo Ramos, to secure the victory for the Rossoneri, who played away and with one player less.
AC Milan started the match at full throttle. Needing a win, the Italian club quickly asserted its dominance. Adrien Rabiot, Bartesaghi, Omari Hutchinson, Alphadjo Cissé, and Loftus Cheek energized the midfield, putting the Austrian team under pressure. After just fifteen minutes, Alphadjo Cissé opened the scoring with an assist from Omari Hutchinson. In similar circumstances, but with a decisive pass from Bartesaghi, the 19-year-old forward doubled the lead, allowing the Rossoneri to head into the locker room with a two-goal advantage.
Upon resumption, AC Milan maintained the pressure. Less than ten minutes into the second half, Alphadjo Cissé made his mark again. This time, with a pass from Adrien Rabiot, Cissé completed his hat-trick and extended AC Milan's lead. Meanwhile, Salzburg tried to break through the Milan defense but to no avail. In their attempts to push forward, the players left openings, which AC Milan exploited to punish the Austrian club. Gonçalo Ramos, who had just come on, joined the celebration by scoring the fourth goal for the Rossoneri. Salzburg continued to press and earned the red card for Filippo Terracciano. Beaten by the Salzburg forward, the Milan defender brought him down at the edge of the box. The referee did not hesitate to show the red card. Despite this, AC Milan managed to maintain their lead, keep a clean sheet, and secure the win in this match.
