Christian Pulisic made a strong start to the UEFA Champions League by scoring a goal just two minutes and 47 seconds into AC Milan’s match against Liverpool. Although Liverpool came back to win 3-1, Pulisic’s performance stood out on a memorable night for American players in Europe.
After struggling to find consistent playing time at Chelsea, Pulisic found a new home at AC Milan last summer. He quickly proved his worth with impressive performances and became a key player for both Milan and the U.S. men’s national team.
With 12 goals and eight assists in Serie A last season, Pulisic showcased his talent and earned a spot in the Italian league’s Team of the Season. His success continued this season with two goals and two assists in four Serie A games.
In the Champions League, Pulisic demonstrated his skills with a brilliant goal against Liverpool, further establishing himself as a top player in European football. His contributions to Milan have been significant, with Opta highlighting his 30 goal involvements since joining the team.
Other Champions League results, USMNT performers
Alongside Pulisic, Weston McKennie also made an impact by scoring for Juventus in their match against PSV Eindhoven. This marked the first time two U.S. players scored in the Champions League on the same day.
The Juventus-PSV Eindhoven game featured a total of five U.S. players, setting a new record for the most Americans in a single Champions League match. In other matches, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, Sporting Clube de Portugal, and Real Madrid all secured victories, with the favorites coming out on top in all six Tuesday games.