AC Milan Dominates Sassuolo 6-1 With Chukwueze's Brace In Coppa Italia Match

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AC Milan advanced to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals with a commanding 6-1 victory over Serie B team Sassuolo. Samuel Chukwueze was instrumental, scoring twice in the match held on Tuesday. By the 23rd minute, Milan had already established a dominant 4-0 lead at San Siro, thanks to goals from Chukwueze, Tijjani Reijnders, and Rafael Leao.

Chukwueze initiated the scoring in the 12th minute. A well-placed ball from Reijnders allowed him to face Giacomo Satalino one-on-one. Although his initial shot hit the post, he quickly capitalised on the rebound. Reijnders then scored five minutes later with a powerful shot from outside the box.

Chukwueze added his second goal in the 21st minute. After receiving a pass from Tammy Abraham, he curled a shot beyond Satalino's reach. Just two minutes later, Ruben Loftus-Cheek's clever no-look pass set up Leao for another goal. Christian Pulisic's cross then hit the post, allowing Davide Calabria to score early in the second half.

Sassuolo managed to find some consolation when Samuele Mulattieri's shot slipped past Lorenzo Torriani three minutes after Calabria's goal. However, Abraham sealed Milan's victory by scoring in the 61st minute, wrapping up an emphatic win for his team.

The final scoreline of 6-1 might suggest complete dominance by Milan; however, statistics reveal a different story. The home side recorded only 1.89 expected goals (xG) from their total of 15 shots. Despite this modest xG figure, their clinical finishing overwhelmed Sassuolo.

Milan's performance was marked by efficient use of opportunities rather than sheer volume of attempts. Their ability to convert chances into goals proved decisive against Sassuolo’s defence.

This victory not only highlights Milan’s attacking prowess but also sets them up confidently for their next challenge in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.