Ruben Amorim, the former Manchester United manager, began his Serie A journey on a victorious note as AC Milan secured a 2-1 win against Torino in their opening match of the season. Meanwhile, Juventus scraped through with a less convincing victory in their curtain-raiser.
After finishing fifth in the previous campaign, the Rossoneri entrusted Amorim with revitalizing the squad, which underwent significant changes during the summer transfer window. The Portuguese coach aims to mount a serious challenge against city rivals and reigning champions Inter Milan.
The game in Piedmont was dominated by Milan, but the breakthrough did not arrive until just after the 60-minute mark. Teenage debutant Alphadjo Cisse opened the scoring with a precise finish, unlocking the Rossoneri’s attacking potential. His goal lifted the pressure and allowed Milan to press forward with confidence.
Adrien Rabiot quickly added a second for Milan, ghosting onto Samuel Chukwueze’s cross at the back post to extend their lead. Despite the absence of a goal, summer marquee signing Goncalo Ramos, who transferred from Paris Saint-Germain for €74 million ($86 million), proved to be a constant threat, unsettling the Torino defense throughout the match.
Late Consolation for Torino
Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan was beaten in stoppage time by a looping volley from Che Adams, which reduced the deficit and added a late moment of drama. However, Amorim remained focused on the positive outcome, emphasizing the importance of victory.
“The most important thing is to win,” Amorim said. “We talk about ways of playing, but there is one goal in football, winning.”
Elsewhere, Atalanta also began their season under new management, with former Chelsea and Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri taking the reins, signaling fresh ambitions across the league.