AC Milan 3-0 Empoli: Reijnders at the double as Rossoneri ease past visitors

AC Milan secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Empoli in Serie A, with two goals in the first half contributing to the Rossoneri's unbeaten streak, which now stands at six matches.

Under the evening lights of a foggy San Siro, Paulo Fonseca's squad began the match with urgency, featuring Alvaro Morata prominently in the early exchanges. Initially, Morata missed a chance in the box, sending his shot wide. However, he quickly redeemed himself when Rafael Leao's deflected effort fell into his path, allowing him to score the opening goal.

Empoli struggled to find their rhythm during the first half as Milan dominated play, extending their lead before the interval. The visitors failed to clear a cross effectively, enabling Tijjani Reijnders to seize the opportunity and strike home, giving Milan a two-goal advantage at half-time.

In response, Roberto D'Aversa made two substitutions at the start of the second half, which led to Empoli's first significant chance in the 54th minute. A misstep in Milan's build-up play allowed Youssef Maleh to unleash a shot that struck the crossbar.

However, the Rossoneri quickly regained their composure and added a third goal in the 69th minute. Following a swift counter-attack, Reijnders advanced from near the halfway line to the edge of the box, where he finished with precision.

With a comfortable three-goal lead, Fonseca opted to rest several players in anticipation of Milan's upcoming Coppa Italia match midweek. Meanwhile, Empoli struggled to make their mark on the game, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the match.

This victory represents AC Milan's first home league win in three attempts, as Fonseca and his team aim to overcome their early-season challenges and strengthen their bid for a top-four finish.

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