Key Takeaways:
- AC Milan recorded a 2-0 win over Udinese, stretching their undefeated run in Serie A to eight matches for the first time since 2021
- Christian Pulisic scored after just six minutes, capitalising on a swift free-kick from Luka Modric
- Udinese have now endured five consecutive league losses and remain above the relegation zone only on goal difference
Match Overview
AC Milan continued their stellar unbeaten start to the Serie A campaign, dispatching Udinese 2-0 away to secure their eighth straight match without defeat – a feat not achieved since 2021. Christian Pulisic netted early on, ensuring the visitors gained control and maintained pressure in the race for UEFA Champions League positions.
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— AC Milan (@acmilan) October 25, 2026
First-Half Analysis
Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the sixth minute, latching on to Luka Modric’s incisive, quick free-kick to beat the offside line before calmly finishing into the bottom corner. The home side, under Kosta Runjaic, who had suffered five straight league defeats entering this fixture – their worst sequence since 2018 – nearly responded through Hassane Kamara, but his 25-yard effort was stopped. Milan’s Fikayo Tomori also squandered an opportunity at the other end. Udinese continued to threaten, with Mike Maignan called into repeated action, notably denying Mergim Vojvoda and saving Jesper Karlstrom’s long-range effort. Several attacking moves from the hosts ultimately broke down in the decisive third due to a reluctance to deliver the ball into the box.
Second-Half Developments
After the interval, Mergim Vojvoda once again went close for Udinese, dragging a shot from distance wide of the goal. Milan responded with renewed attacking intent, as Christian Pulisic was kept out at the near post by Maduka Okoye. This shift in tempo led to Milan’s second; Ardon Jashari’s powerful shot was parried by Okoye, only for Omari Hutchinson to react quickest and slot home from inside the six-yard box. Okoye redeemed himself moments later with an impressive save, deflecting Goncalo Ramos’ close-range attempt onto the crossbar. Udinese looked for a lifeline through Keinan Davis and debutant Giulio Vinciati, who drove forward but missed the target, while Maignan continued to keep the hosts at bay.
Implications and Outlook
AC Milan successfully closed out the game, averting a fourth consecutive away league draw and rising into the UEFA Champions League qualification places. By contrast, Udinese are stranded just above the bottom three on goal difference alone, having now fallen to four straight defeats against Milan at the Stadio Friuli.
