AC Milan delivered a dominant performance, defeating Sassuolo 6-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup. The match, held at the San Siro, was a showcase of attacking prowess, with Samuel Chukwueze leading the charge by scoring two goals. Milan’s first goal came in the 12th minute, with Chukwueze bundling the ball over the line after his initial attempt hit the post. Tijjani Reijnders quickly doubled their lead with a stunning strike, and Chukwueze completed his brace with a well-placed shot in the 21st minute.
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The onslaught continued as Rafael Leao made it 4-0, finishing a brilliant move initiated by Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Milan took the opportunity to rest some of their key players in the second half, but still added another goal through Davide Calabria, who scored his first goal of the season. Sassuolo did manage a consolation goal through Samuele Mulattieri, but Tammy Abraham put the game to bed with an exquisite backheel finish to round out the 6-1 scoreline.
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This victory extends Milan’s unbeaten streak to seven games under coach Paulo Fonseca. The win was especially important as they aim for their first Italian Cup since 2003. Milan now look forward to the quarter-finals with momentum on their side.
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