Serie A - Pulisic scored 2 goals with Jimenez! Milan reversed Bologna 3-1: San Siro staged a Jedi counterattack!

1. Reversal overture: Bologna broke the deadlock with a lightning break

In the early morning of May 10, the focus match of the 36th round of Serie A started at San Siro Stadium, AC Milan faced Bologna at home. This game is not only a key battle in the Champions League qualification battle, but also a "rehearsal" color due to the Italian Cup final five days later. Before the game, Milan was forced to adjust its lineup due to factors such as Leo's suspension and Fofana's injury, while Bologna was known for its solid three-center-back system and efficient counterattack. At the beginning of the

, Bologna showed great aggressiveness. In the 49th minute, Orsolini received a straight pass from his teammate in the counterattack, calmly cut inside in the penalty area and scored a goal, helping the visiting team lead 1-0. This goal instantly ignited Bologna's morale. With the assisted defense of the three central defenders system and the sweeping of midfield Freuer, they firmly controlled the initiative in the midfield, and Milan's wing breakthrough and middle penetration were both hindered.

2. Jedi counterattack: Pulisic sounded the counterattack horn

Facing the deadlock, Milan coach Concesan made a key adjustment in the 65th minute, replacing Jovic and A-Jimenez with Chukueze and Felix, and changing the lineup to strengthen the impact on the wing. This substitution was immediately effective: In the 73rd minute, Chukueze made a cross from the left, and Pulisic cleverly missed the ball to Jimenez who was inserted behind, who calmly scored the goal, and the score was 1-1.

Just 6 minutes later, the wing storm in Milan worked again. Chukueze received a long pass from Menion on the right backcourt, and after breaking through, he passed the ball across the goal. Felix's shot was blocked, but Pulisic quickly followed up and shot, 2-1! San Siro was instantly boiling. This goal not only demonstrates Milan's tacit understanding of the forward line, but also highlights Pulisic's sense of smell in the penalty area - he has contributed 14 goals and 7 assists to Milan this season, and his value of 20 million euros during the transfer has now soared to 50 million euros.

3. Finale: Jimenez's substitute kills his old master

game entered injury stoppage time, and Milan's offensive has not stopped. In the 92nd minute, Chukueze once again created a murderous intent on the right. He cut inside and sent out an accurate pass. Jimenez, who came on the bench, stopped the ball and shook the defender, calmly pushed the shot from the far corner and scored 3-1! This goal not only secured the victory for Milan, but also allowed Jimenez to complete his "revenge" against his old owner.

It is worth mentioning that Jimenez has few opportunities to adjust due to injuries and tactical skills this season, but this substitute scored twice in just 30 minutes, demonstrating his efficient finishing ability. After the game, Concesan praised the contribution of the substitutes at a press conference: "They changed the game, which proves the depth of the team."

4. Tactical Game: The offensive and defensive dialectics of the three central defenders system

The winner and loser of this game lies in Milan's cracking of Bologna's three central defenders system. Bologna coach Mota used a 3-5-2 formation to create width by using the insertion of wingbacks Ferguson and Bosch, while relying on Zilkze's fulcrum and Orsolini's point-grabbing ability to impact the defense line. However, Milan combined the wing breakthrough with midfield strangle by changing the lineup 4-2-4, especially Chukueze's appearance completely activated the right corridor, and directly participated in all goals with three assists.

In addition, Milan's adjustment on the defensive end is also critical. After Concesan changed three defenders to four defenders, Tomori's combination with Gabia successfully limited Bologna's high-altitude advantage, and Meinion's multiple key saves (such as the close-range shot from Zilkize in the 32nd minute) saved the team's hope of a comeback.

5. Aftermath: The pattern of fighting for four changes, the secret battle in the cup was upgraded

After this game, Milan won four consecutive victories in various competitions and temporarily rose to eighth place in the standings, only 3 points away from the Champions League, retaining the theoretical hope of fighting for four. Bologna missed the opportunity to narrow the gap, and the Champions League qualification competition fell into a melee. However, the contest between the two sides is far from over – on May 15, the two teams will compete for the Italian Cup at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, a league reversal that may have laid the groundwork for the cup.

For Milan, this victory is not only a victory in tactical adjustment, but also a reflection of team spirit. From the slump at the beginning of the season to the current four consecutive victories, Concesan's tactical innovation and players' adaptability have been fully verified. Although Bologna suffered a setback in the league, the rest period of the cup and the return of injured players (such as Ferguson and Endoye) may allow them to make a comeback in the finals.