Milan vs Liverpool 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date:
September 17, 2024
Venue:
San Siro, Milan
Match Summary
AC Milan faced Liverpool in a thrilling UEFA Champions League group stage match at the iconic San Siro stadium. Both teams were eager to start their European campaigns on a high note.
First Half
The first half was action-packed, with both teams showing their attacking intent early on.
- 2:51 – Christian Pulisic gave AC Milan an early lead with a stunning goal. Pulisic’s quick footwork and precise finish left Liverpool’s defense scrambling.
- 22:56 – Ibrahima Konaté equalized for Liverpool with a powerful header from a corner kick, also showcasing his aerial prowess.
- 40:41 – Virgil van Dijk put Liverpool ahead just before halftime with another header, this time from a well-delivered free-kick by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Second Half
The second half saw Liverpool maintaining their lead while AC Milan struggled to break through the visitors’ solid defense.
- Liverpool’s midfield, led by Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcântara, controlled the tempo of the game, making it difficult for Milan to create clear-cut chances.
- AC Milan made several attempts to equalize, but Liverpool’s defense, marshaled by Van Dijk, stood firm.
- Substitutions: Liverpool brought on fresh legs, including Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones, to also maintain their intensity and secure the win.
Final Score: AC Milan 1 – 2 Liverpool
Match Statistics
- AC Milan:
- Goals: 1
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Red Cards: 0
- Also Ball Possession: 40%
- Shots on Target: 1
- Shots Off Target: 0
- Also Shots Blocked: 1
- Corner Kicks: 0
- Free Kicks: 3
- Also Offsides: 2
- Goal Kicks: 6
- Throw-Ins: 15
- Fouls: 3
- Liverpool:
- Goals: 2
- Yellow Cards: 0
- Red Cards: 0
- Ball Possession: 60%
- Shots on Target: 7
- Also Shots Off Target: 4
- Shots Blocked: 1
- Corner Kicks: 3
- Also Free Kicks: 5
- Offsides: 0
- Goal Kicks: 0
- Throw-Ins: 9
- Fouls: 3
Analysis
Liverpool’s victory was a result of their clinical finishing and solid defensive performance. Konaté and Van Dijk were instrumental in both defense and attack, scoring crucial goals from set-pieces. AC Milan, despite their early lead, struggled to maintain their momentum and break down Liverpool’s organized defense.
Liverpool’s win over AC Milan sets a positive tone for their Champions League campaign. With key players in form and a strong tactical setup, they are well-positioned to advance in the competition. AC Milan, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities to improve their chances in the upcoming matches.
