AC Milan’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Venezia on Saturday served as a resounding statement ahead of their upcoming Champions League clash with Liverpool and next weekend’s Milan derby. The Rossoneri, under pressure after a disappointing start to the season, responded with a dominant performance that showcased their attacking prowess.
Theo Hernandez opened the scoring within two minutes, followed by Matteo Gabbia’s header in the 16th minute. Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham converted two soft penalties to put the game beyond Venezia’s reach before the half-hour mark. Abraham’s goal marked his first for Milan since joining from Chelsea.
Despite Venezia’s valiant efforts, they were unable to overcome Milan’s relentless attack. Francesco Zampano’s consolation goal was ruled out for offside, and Joel Schingtienne’s rash challenge on Rafael Leao resulted in a red card.
Meanwhile, Juventus stumbled to a goalless draw at Empoli, leaving them with a temporary lead in Serie A. Thiago Motta’s team struggled to create chances, with Dusan Vlahovic’s shot straight at the goalkeeper being their closest attempt. Federico Gatti’s goal-saving tackle in stoppage time prevented Empoli from snatching a late victory.
The draw was a disappointing result for Juventus, who will face PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday. Coach Motta acknowledged the need to improve their performance, emphasizing the importance of being at their best against the Dutch side.
Elsewhere, Bologna’s Samuel Iling-Junior rescued a point for his team with a late equalizer in their 2-2 draw at Como. The Rossoblu, who will make their Champions League debut against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, have yet to secure a win this season.
