Pulisic Delivers Stunning Comeback to Keep Milan Top

Christian Pulisic emerged as AC Milan's savior at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, scoring twice in the final 23 minutes to complete a remarkable comeback that secured a 2-3 victory and preserved the league leaders' commanding position at the Serie A summit. The American winger's clinical finishing rescued Milan from what appeared to be a damaging defeat against 13th-placed Torino, maintaining their seven-point cushion over the chasing pack.

Torino had stunned the visitors with a blistering start that left Milan reeling. Nikola Vlasic opened the scoring in the 10th minute, converting a penalty with a precise right-footed shot to the bottom right corner after winning the spot-kick himself. The Croatian playmaker then turned provider seven minutes later, threading a perfect pass to Duván Zapata during a devastating counter-attack. The Colombian striker made no mistake, rifling a right-footed effort from the right side of the box into the center of the goal to double Torino's advantage.

Milan's response came through Adrien Rabiot's moment of brilliance in the 24th minute. The French midfielder unleashed a spectacular left-footed strike from outside the box that arrowed into the top right corner, with Fikayo Tomori providing the assist. The goal breathed life into Paulo Fonseca's side, though they still trailed at the interval.

The tactical battle intensified after the break as Milan dominated possession at 64% while Torino remained dangerous on the counter. Franco Israel in the Torino goal made crucial saves to deny Samuele Ricci from close range and Davide Bartesaghi's header, keeping his side ahead as Milan pressed relentlessly.

Pulisic's introduction in the 66th minute proved to be the decisive moment. Within 60 seconds of entering the fray, the former Chelsea winger leveled the contest, latching onto Alexis Saelemaekers' cross to slot home a left-footed finish from the center of the box. The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino fell silent as Milan sensed their opportunity.

The American completed his heroics in the 77th minute with an almost identical finish. Samuele Ricci delivered the cross this time, and Pulisic once again found space in the center of the box to guide his left-footed shot into the bottom right corner. Mike Maignan had to remain alert in the closing stages, producing a fine save from Kristjan Asllani's long-range effort as Torino desperately sought an equalizer during five minutes of added time.

Milan's remarkable turnaround keeps them firmly in control of the title race as they prepare to host Sassuolo on December 14. Meanwhile, Torino will look to bounce back from this crushing defeat when they travel to face Cremonese on December 13, needing points to climb away from the lower reaches of the table.