Milan 3-0 Hellas Verona: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Milan 3-0 Hellas Verona in the Serie A on Sunday, 28 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Milan secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Hellas Verona in Serie A. The first half saw Milan build pressure, culminating in Christian Pulisic’s goal in the 45+1 minute, assisted by Adrien Rabiot, which gave them a lead going into the break. Hellas Verona picked up an early yellow card for Moatasem Al-Musrati in the 43rd minute, but Milan carried their momentum from recent wins, including back-to-back 1-0 triumphs over Lazio and Inter, into this dominant display.

The second half started with Christopher Nkunku converting a penalty in the 48th minute, doubling the lead, before he added his second goal in the 53rd minute to seal the result. Milan made several substitutions later on, with Ardon Jashari replacing Luka Modrić in the 70th minute and Youssouf Fofana coming on for Ruben Loftus-Cheek a minute later, helping to manage the game. This win extends Milan’s strong run, following a 2-2 draw with Sassuolo and a 3-2 victory at Torino, while Hellas Verona’s defeat adds to their recent struggles after losses to Genoa and Parma.

Milan edged possession at 52% compared to Hellas Verona’s 48%, which aligned with their control in key areas, leading to seven corners against Verona’s three and reflecting more attacking territory. Despite Hellas Verona recording slightly more successful dribbles at 25 to Milan’s 22, the home side’s efficiency shone through with one assist and a penalty scored, while Verona managed none of either. Cards were minimal, with Verona picking up one yellow and no reds on either side, and both teams used all five substitutions to adjust tactics without disrupting the flow.

The substitution pattern showed Milan refreshing their midfield and defence late on, such as Samuele Ricci replacing Christian Pulisic and Zachary Athekame coming on for Alexis Saelemaekers in the 76th minute, while Verona made halftime changes like Gift Orban for Giovane to chase the game. Overall, these numbers highlight Milan’s composed dominance without needing excessive risks, contrasting Verona’s inability to convert dribbling threats into meaningful chances.

The game’s turning points came around the halftime interval, starting with Moatasem Al-Musrati’s yellow card in the 43rd minute for Hellas Verona, which disrupted their rhythm just before Christian Pulisic’s opener in the 45+1 minute, assisted by Adrien Rabiot. Milan then quickly extended their lead after the break, with Christopher Nkunku scoring from the penalty spot in the 48th minute following a foul in the box. Nkunku’s second goal in the 53rd minute effectively ended the contest, showcasing Milan’s clinical finishing.

Substitutions played a role in maintaining control, as Hellas Verona introduced Gift Orban and Amin Sarr at halftime for Giovane and Daniel Mosquera respectively, aiming to spark a comeback, while Milan later brought on players like Youssouf Fofana for Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the 71st minute and David Odogu for Fikayo Tomori in the 86th to see out the win. These changes underlined Milan’s squad depth without altering the one-sided nature of the match.

Milan lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, allowing midfielders like Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Luka Modrić to support the attack, where Christian Pulisic and Christopher Nkunku formed a potent partnership up front, with Pulisic’s goal and Nkunku’s brace highlighting their effectiveness. Adrien Rabiot provided key creativity, assisting Pulisic’s opener, while defensive solidity from players like Fikayo Tomori ensured a clean sheet. Substitutes such as Youssouf Fofana and Ardon Jashari added fresh energy in midfield when introduced.

Hellas Verona deployed a 3-5-1-1 shape, focusing on a compact midfield with Moatasem Al-Musrati anchoring, though his early yellow card limited his influence, and forwards like Daniel Mosquera aimed to exploit breaks. Domagoj Bradarić contributed on the flanks before being replaced, while halftime introductions of Gift Orban and Amin Sarr sought to boost the attack. The setup emphasised defensive resilience, but it couldn’t contain Milan’s key attackers.

Christopher Nkunku earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his decisive performance, netting two goals including a penalty to drive Milan’s victory. He also created one big chance and delivered one key pass, underlining his all-round impact in the final third. His contributions were central to breaking down Hellas Verona’s defence and securing the clean-sheet win.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Hellas Verona (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Sassuolo (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Torino (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Lazio (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Inter (A)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Milan (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Fiorentina (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Atalanta (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Genoa (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Parma (H)

Milan have just claimed a convincing 3-0 win over Hellas Verona, boosting their position to second in the league on 35 points with an unbeaten run in their last five matches, including draws and wins that keep them in the title chase. Their next fixture is against Cagliari on 2 January 2026 at 19:45, where the opposition sit 14th on 18 points and could provide a chance for Milan to extend their strong form and maintain pressure at the top. A positive result would further solidify their push for European spots or higher.

Hellas Verona have just suffered a 3-0 defeat to Milan, leaving them 18th in the league on 12 points after a mixed run that includes recent wins over Fiorentina and Atalanta but also losses that heighten relegation concerns. They face Torino next on 4 January 2026 at 17:00, with the opponents currently 13th on 20 points, offering a vital opportunity to bounce back and gain ground in the survival battle. Securing points here could be crucial to pulling away from the bottom spots.

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