- ABC News
- November 5, 2024
Christian Pulisic hailed AC Milan's win at the home of Champions League holders Real Madrid as a "really special night" after the United States star helped put the Italian side on the path to a memorable 3-1 victory at the Bernabeu on Tuesday. Pulisic sent in a corner for Malick Thiaw to head the visitors into a 12th-minute lead before subsequent goals from Álvaro Morata and Tijjani Reijnders ensured back-to-back wins for Milan. "Amazing result for us," Pulisic told CBS Sports. "I mean to come here and play is, of course, not easy [because of] their history in the Champions League. "A tough place to come and play, so for us to put on a performance like that and win the game, obviously a really special night for us." Vinícius Júnior had equalized from the penalty spot in the 23rd for Madrid after he'd been tripped in the box. But Pulisic again played a role as Milan went back ahead. His pass into the box found ...