Cissè leads AC Milan to a 4-0 rout of Salzburg in the Europa League

AC Milan secured a big win over hosts Red Bull Salzburg by a score of 4-0 in a match held as part of the second round of the league phase in the Europa League, on 15 October 2026 at 19:45 Damascus time.

Striker Alphadjo Cissè shone, scoring a full hat-trick in the 15th, 32nd and 49th minutes, before Gonçalo Ramos added his side's fourth goal in the 72nd minute, with AC Milan settling the result of the match early.

The match saw Filippo Terracciano sent off from AC Milan's ranks in the 83rd minute after receiving a red card, but that did not affect the final result after the gap had already widened.

Alphadjo Cissè received the man of the match award with a rating of 9.65, after playing for 60 minutes and scoring three goals.

Statistically, Salzburg had 52 percent possession of the ball compared to 48 percent for AC Milan, but the Italian side was more dangerous, recording 10 shots on target compared to just two for Salzburg, while the expected goals (xg) rate reached 4.05 for AC Milan compared to 0.87 for Salzburg. Salzburg also made 5 saves compared to two saves for AC Milan's goalkeeper.

The match was officiated by referee Horatiu Fesnic, and saw one yellow card for each team in addition to the red card received by the AC Milan player.