Christian Pulisic silences critics with first 2026 goal contribution as Milan star responds to Rafael Leao controversy with stunning assist (VIDEO)

The spotlight was firmly on Christian Pulisic and absentee Rafael Leao as Milan returned to action at San Siro, navigating both on-field pressure and off-field tension.

The spotlight was firmly on Christian Pulisic and absentee Rafael Leao as Milan returned to action at San Siro, navigating both on-field pressure and off-field tension. The build-up to the clash with Torino had been anything but smooth, with internal friction, inconsistent form, and rising expectations all converging into one decisive evening.