Yet, amid the triumph of his club resurgence, a lingering shadow remains over his international legacy: When did the American talisman last find the back of the net for the United States?

The American’s return to the starting lineup is one of the biggest talking points ahead of Sunday’s clash, with Ruben Amorim looking for the right formula after a disappointing European night.

Christian Pulisic has endured a difficult stretch since returning from the World Cup, but the latest developments at Milan could offer him an important opportunity to change the mood around his season.

Christian Pulisic may not have been the headline-maker on the pitch, but his presence — and reaction — still carried weight on a night that further defined Milan’s season.

As celebrations settled and attention turned to the wider implications, the true historical weight of the victory became clear. With this win, Milan quietly extended a run that places the current side alongside some of the greatest teams in club history. The Red and Blacks are now unbeaten in 20 consecutive Serie A matches in the same season, a feat last achieved during the 1992-93 campaign.

Christian Pulisic has shared dressing rooms with many committed professionals across Europe, but even by elite standards, the latest story coming out of Milan has raised eyebrows.

After the narrow 1-0 win over Lecce, head coach Massimiliano Allegri delivered a UEFA Champions League warning to Christian Pulisic's AC Milan.

Following their latest victory against Como, AC Milan are set to face Lecce in Serie A, looking for a victory that brings them closer to the top spot in the standings. In that sense, fans are attentive to whether Christian Pulisic will start after his being benched in the previous game.

AC Milan are scheduled to host Lecce on Matchday 21 of the 2025/26 Serie A season. Below is a complete breakdown of this matchup, featuring kickoff times along with full television and streaming information for viewers across the United States.

Finally unlocked and loaded, Santiago Gimenez delivered—but behind his resurgence lies an unexpected source of inspiration, courtesy of Christian Pulisic, his American teammate and rival on the international stage.

In the Coppa Italia against Lecce, Gimenez not only broke his scoring drought but also sent a strong seven-word message to Milan’s management.

AC Milan took a comfortable lead over Lecce in the Coppa Italia, and Christian Pulisic scored one of the goals.

AC Milan are facing Lecce in the Coppa Italia, and Christian Pulisic is not in the starting lineup.

AC Milan will face Lecce in the 2025/2026 Coppa Italia second round. Find here how to watch in the United States, with complete kickoff details and broadcast options available across both TV and streaming platforms.

As Milan prepares to face Lecce in the Round of 32, the focus has fallen on three of the biggest names in the squad: Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez, and Luka Modric.