AC Milan Defeat Atalanta 3-2 as Ruben Amorim Matches 1963 Unbeaten Record

AC Milan moved to 15 points and fourth in the Serie A table following a 3-2 victory over Atalanta at San Siro on October 18, 2026. The result ensures Ruben Amorim remains unbeaten in his first seven league matches, making him the first Milan manager to achieve the feat since Luis Carniglia in 1963.

Milan controlled the first hour of the match with clinical tactical execution.

While the victory secured three points, the performance highlighted a disparity between Milan’s tactical dominance in the opening hour and their late-game management. After building a 3-0 lead, the Rossoneri faced a surge from the visitors that nearly erased their advantage. Amorim joined Hector Puricelli (1955) and Carniglia as the only managers in club history to reach this unbeaten start milestone, though the manager expressed concerns regarding the team’s second-half drop in intensity.

Momentum Shifts and Game Management

Milan established control early, with Goncalo Ramos opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 24th minute. Adrien Rabiot doubled the lead just before halftime, marking the first time in his professional career he has recorded a goal involvement in four consecutive matches. When Mario Gila added a third in the 57th minute, the match appeared settled.

However, the final 30 minutes saw a significant shift in momentum. According to the match report, Ramos had an opportunity to extend the lead further but saw a second penalty attempt saved by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. Following that miss, Atalanta responded with goals from Gianluca Gaetano in the 66th minute and Nikola Krstovic in the 81st minute.

Late goals from Atalanta tested Milan's defensive resolve in the final 20 minutes.

Amorim noted after the match that the squad stopped pressing effectively after the 3-1 scoreline, suggesting a level of nervousness took hold as Atalanta increased the pressure. While Atalanta manager Maurizio Sarri praised his team’s resilience in the final stages, Milan’s early efficiency proved sufficient to maintain their position in the top four, trailing only Inter and Roma.

The victory serves as a bridge to Milan’s upcoming European commitments. The club is scheduled to travel for a Conference League clash against Ajax on October 22, 2026, where Amorim will look to translate his record-setting domestic form into continental success.

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