Gonçalo Ramos shines in Milan’s victory over Manchester United.

AC Milan turned around a disastrous start to defeat Manchester United 4-2 in their final pre-season friendly, with Gonçalo Ramos, Samuel Chukwueze, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Alphadjo Cisse all finding the net. Despite being the last test before the season begins, Ruben Amorim's starting lineup was quite experimental, with notable absences including Rafael Leão, Christian Pulisic, Matteo Gabbia, and Santiago Gimenez, while Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot were on holiday.

The match began intensely, with Lorenzo Torriani having to make a save just 30 seconds in, denying a shot from Patrick Dorgu. However, Manchester United's pressure quickly resulted in a goal, as Harry Maguire capitalized on a corner to head the ball into the net. Milan responded promptly, with Gonçalo Ramos initiating a play down the left flank and assisting Samuel Chukwueze, who made no mistake in equalizing the match.

The game continued with a series of errors, including a missed penalty by Bruno Fernandes, saved by Torriani, who had an exceptional performance. Manchester United regained the lead in the second half, again benefiting from a defensive mistake that allowed Dorgu to score their second goal. However, Milan did not let this setback affect them, and with a well-coordinated play, Cisse assisted Chukwueze for the goal that leveled the match once more.

The decisive moment came when Chukwueze, taking advantage of the space given by United's defense, crossed to Gonçalo Ramos, who scored with a precise header to make it 3-2. Shortly after, Loftus-Cheek sealed the victory with a goal close to the post, ensuring a 4-2 win.

With this victory, AC Milan shows that it is fine-tuning its form as the start of the new season approaches. Coach Ruben Amorim expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, highlighting the importance of finding effective solutions in the absence of key players. The impact of this match could be significant for the team's confidence as it prepares to face new challenges in the upcoming competitions.