Quick Facts
Introduction
AC Milan beat Genoa 2-1 in Serie A after early goals from Alphadjo Cisse and Christian Pulisic. Mikael Ellertsson scored late, setting up a tense finish.
AC Milan did their best work in the first twenty minutes and then spent the rest of the game protecting it. Genoa vs AC Milan ended 2-1, a result that gives Milan a lift after a damaging midweek defeat in Europe, though Genoa's late goal made the final minutes far more nervous than they needed to be.
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Two Goals in Six Minutes
Milan opened the scoring in the 13th minute. Adrien Rabiot picked out Alphadjo Cisse in the centre of the box, and the forward found the bottom left corner with his right foot. Six minutes later the lead was doubled when Goncalo Ramos laid the ball off for Christian Pulisic, who finished low into the bottom right corner.
It looked as though Milan might run away with the game. Instead, Genoa grew into the contest and spent long periods of the second half pushing forward. Their reward finally came two minutes from the end of normal time, when Mikael Ellertsson struck a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner following a set piece worked by Tommaso Baldanzi.
| Minute | Scorer | Assist |
|---|---|---|
| 13' | Alphadjo Cisse (Milan) | Adrien Rabiot |
| 19' | Christian Pulisic (Milan) | Goncalo Ramos |
| 88' | Mikael Ellertsson (Genoa) | Tommaso Baldanzi |
Genoa vs AC Milan: Key Stats
| Stat | Genoa | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 0 |
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
These figures are striking. Milan had just two shots on target in the entire match and scored from both. Genoa took 17 shots and needed Mike Maignan to be alert, with the Milan goalkeeper making five saves. Clinical finishing won this game, and a less efficient afternoon could easily have ended with dropped points.
A Needed Response After Europe
Milan arrived in Genoa after a 2-0 Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros, so this was a game where three points mattered more than the performance. In that sense, the mission was accomplished. Milan went into the round fifth on 21 points from ten games, and this win moves them to 24.
Luka Modric, playing in midfield, again gave the side a calm presence on the ball, while Rabiot's influence in both boxes remains important. The concern for Milan will be how much of the second half they conceded to a Genoa side that began the round 12th on 13 points.
What to Watch Next in Serie A
The top of the Italian table remains tight, and Milan cannot afford many more uneven displays. For Genoa, the performance offers encouragement even without points. Taking 17 shots against a side of Milan's quality is a good sign for the weeks ahead.
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FAQs
What was the Genoa vs AC Milan score?
AC Milan won 2-1 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on 8 November 2026.
Who scored in the match?
Alphadjo Cisse and Christian Pulisic scored for Milan, and Mikael Ellertsson scored for Genoa.
Which team had more shots?
Genoa had 17 shots to Milan's six, but Milan scored with both of their shots on target.
Sources: ESPN match data, Goal.com, SempreMilan.
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