Key Takeaways:
- Alphadjo Cisse netted a hat-trick as AC Milan achieved a 4-0 win over FC Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League
- The Rossoneri extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to three matches following this result
- AC Milan finished the match with 10 men after Filippo Terracciano was sent off late in the second half
Match Analysis
AC Milan secured their maiden victory of this season’s UEFA Europa League campaign with a resounding 4-0 triumph over FC Salzburg away from home. The Italian side, under manager Ruben Amorim, looked to bounce back after suffering defeat to Benfica on matchday one, and they wasted little time in establishing control at the Red Bull Arena.
From the outset, Milan pressed forward as Adrien Rabiot and Omari Hutchinson both missed early chances to break the deadlock. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 15th minute when Alphadjo Cisse headed in Hutchinson’s pin-point cross from the right flank, rewarding Milan’s early dominance.
What. A. Win! 💫 https://t.co/Ey1mjYOtu4
— AC Milan (@acmilan) October 15, 2026
Cisse’s Clinical Display and Milan’s Ascendancy
The Rossoneri nearly doubled their advantage just moments later: Christian Zawieschitzky denied Ruben Loftus-Cheek at close range, and Kevin Boma produced a crucial goal-line clearance from Hutchinson’s follow-up strike. Salzburg briefly believed they had levelled through Haris Tabakovic at the midway point of the half, but the goal was swiftly disallowed after the ball had crossed the byline in the build-up.
Milan’s sustained attacking verve paid off again in the 32nd minute, as Cisse claimed his second with an expertly improvised finish following Davide Bartesaghi’s driven ball across the goal. After the break, Cisse sealed his hat-trick merely four minutes into the second half, tucking home Rabiot’s precise pass from inside the six-yard box.
Late Goals and Dismissal
With the match firmly in their grasp, Omari Hutchinson and substitute Christian Pulisic each threatened to further extend the lead, before Goncalo Ramos latched onto a Salzburg defensive lapse to slot Milan’s fourth inside the final 20 minutes. The visitors’ evening was not entirely without incident, as substitute Filippo Terracciano received a red card late on for denying a clear scoring chance, leaving Amorim’s side to play out the closing stages with 10 men. Nevertheless, the margin of victory ensured the Rossoneri saw the contest out comfortably.
The Road Ahead
Following this result, Salzburg’s wait for a first-ever win over AC Milan continues. Danny Rohl’s team will seek a turnaround when they visit NK Celje, champions of Slovenia, in Europa League action next week. Meanwhile, AC Milan aim for consecutive European victories as they prepare for an away fixture against AFC Bournemouth.
