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AC Milan Secures 2-1 Victory in Ruben Amorim’s First Match
8/25/2026, 11:17:28 AM
AC Milan’s Winning Debut Under Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim’s inaugural game as AC Milan head coach ended in a 2-1 Serie A win over Torino. The visitors took the lead in the 64th minute and doubled the advantage three minutes later, while Torino’s late stoppage-time goal proved insufficient.
Substitutes Turn the Tide
The decisive moments came after Amorim’s tactical changes in the second half. Adrien Rabiot entered in the 57th minute, delivered a cross that Alphadjo Cissé converted for the opening goal, and later headed home the second after a Luka Modric assist. Modric, the 40-year-old former Real Madrid midfielder, was introduced in the same window and supplied the decisive cross to Rabiot. Their combined impact shifted the match in Milan’s favor.
Torino’s Early Promise and Missed Opportunities
Torino, playing their first competitive fixture under former Milan player and academy coach Ignazio Abate, created several chances. Right wing-back Samuel Chukwueze threatened early, only to be denied by goalkeeper Mike Maignan after a surging run. Substitute Alieu Njie struck the post, and Zakaria Aboukhlal shot wide from point-blank range. Scotland striker Ché Adams finally broke through in stoppage time, but the goal arrived too late to alter the result.
Managerial Context and Early Signs
Amorim’s debut mirrors his earlier start at Manchester United, where his tenure began with a Marcus Rashford goal after 81 seconds at Ipswich. The immediate influence of his bench selections in Milan suggests a proactive approach to squad rotation and in-game adjustments, hinting at a potentially dynamic tactical identity for the season.
