Christian Pulisic and AC Milan Jeered at San Siro Following Decisive Three-Goal Loss to Udinese

AC Milan’s Champions League spot is at risk following a shock 3-0 home loss to Udinese, as Christian Pulisic’s goal drought extends to 16 matches.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 12, 2026, 1:57 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from ESPN

Title Aspirations Fade Amidst San Siro Hostility

AC Milan’s exit from the Serie A title race was compounded on Saturday by a staggering 3-0 loss to Udinese, a result that sparked a volatile reaction from the 74,675 spectators in attendance. The defeat leaves the Rossoneri nine points adrift of league leaders Inter Milan and perilously close to the chasing pack. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri acknowledged the validity of the supporters' frustration, noting that the team must react immediately to prevent falling out of the Champions League qualification spots entirely.

Defensive Lapses and an Unfortunate Opening

The scoring began in the 27th minute following a high-speed counterattack orchestrated by Udinese’s Nicolò Zaniolo. After driving deep into Milan territory, Zaniolo facilitated a cross from Arthur Atta that was inadvertently turned into the net by young Milan defender Davide Bartesaghi. This opening own goal set a somber tone for the home side, which struggled to contain Udinese’s transitional play throughout the first half.

Zaniolo Orchestrates a Second Clinical Strike

Udinese doubled their advantage in the 37th minute, again through the creative efforts of Zaniolo. Delivering a precise cross from the right wing, Zaniolo found Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, who converted a header to beat Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The pressure on the Milan goal remained relentless, with Maignan forced to push a Keinan Davis effort onto the crossbar shortly before the interval, while Bartesaghi was required to make a goal-line clearance to prevent a three-goal deficit by halftime.