Milan 4-2 Manchester United: A Ferragosto to Remember
AC Milan wrapped up their pre-season preparations in the best possible way: in the Ferragosto friendly played in Poland against Manchester United, the Rossoneri claimed a commanding 4-2 comeback victory, walking away with confidence, intensity, and crucial tactical signs ahead of their Serie A opener against Torino.
A pre-season result alone doesn’t write history, but watching Milan respond with character after falling behind twice gives the entire Rossoneri camp a real boost. Ruben Amorim‘s side showed they can dig in and turn difficult situations around — a key quality in a long, demanding season. You can check the match preview and squad list here.
Match Report: Milan Behind Twice, Twice They Hit Back
The game started poorly for the Rossoneri: Maguire headed the Red Devils ahead from a corner kick. The equaliser came through Samuel Chukwueze, who converted a smart assist from Gonçalo Ramos. The script repeated itself when Dorgu restored United’s lead by capitalising on a defensive error. From that moment on, however, Milan took control and didn’t look back.
Cissé levelled at 2-2 with an assist from Chukwueze, then Gonçalo Ramos turned the game on its head at 3-2 — again fed by the Nigerian winger — with a precise header in the best penalty-area poacher style. The final seal of 4-2 came from Loftus-Cheek, deployed as a trequartista by Amorim. A win built on personality, quality and team spirit.
Chukwueze and Gonçalo Ramos: The Undisputed Stars
Samuel Chukwueze was undoubtedly the standout performer: two goals and two assists, a complete performance that reminded fans of what he is capable of on a good day. The Nigerian tormented the Red Devils’ defence throughout the match, proving he is a valuable attacking weapon.
Gonçalo Ramos was equally impressive, contributing a goal and an assist. Particularly noteworthy was his composure and tactical intelligence for the second goal: rather than shooting himself, he opted to lay it off for his better-placed teammate — the decision of a mature, top-level player. The Portuguese striker confirms himself as the focal point of Amorim’s new-look Milan attack.
Cissé , Loftus-Cheek and Torriani: Further Positives
Young Cissé also impressed, netting the 2-2 equaliser and staying sharp throughout the match. A talent worth keeping in the squad rather than sending out on loan.
Loftus-Cheek capped his afternoon with the 4-2 goal, looking comfortable in the trequartista role. When Saelemaekers came on in the second half, Amorim placed him in that same position, keeping Chukwueze wide on the right — a tactical solution that could prove useful for the Serie A opener against Torino, especially with Leão out with a muscle injury and potential absences for Nkunku and Pulisic.
Finally, a mention for Lorenzo Torriani, who saved a penalty from Bruno Fernandes — admittedly a very debatable spot-kick — showing sharp reflexes and composure under pressure.
Amorim’s Starting Line-Up and Substitutions
Ruben Amorim lined Milan up with Torriani in goal, Terracciano and Devinter in defence, Pavlovic and Chukwueze, with Musa and Yashari in midfield, Estupiñán on the left, and Loftus-Cheek and Cissé in support of Gonçalo Ramos. Notably, Modric was left out from the start, coming on in the second half alongside Saelemaekers, Bartesaghi, Camarda, Ricci, Comotto, Diawara and Vladimirov.
Less convincing were Terracciano, who made the error that led to Dorgu’s goal, and Estupiñán, who struggled throughout. On the plus side, Yashari showed encouraging signs with a key ball recovery that triggered the build-up to Milan’s third goal.
A Milan on the Rise: Now Eyes on Torino
This friendly against Manchester United officially closes Milan’s pre-season schedule. The overall balance is a positive one: after the 3-0 against Chelsea, Milan have confirmed a growing fitness level and a developing team chemistry. The next challenge is the one that truly counts: the Serie A opener against Torino, a game to approach with the same winning mentality shown in Poland.
