Published October 15, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
AC Milan beat Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 15, with a 4-0 win for AC Milan over Red Bull Salzburg. The final score was 0-4. Alphadjo Cissè scored three goals for AC Milan, completing a hat-trick, and Gonçalo Ramos added the other goal.
How it unfolded
Cissè opened the scoring in the 15th minute, making it 0-1, then scored again in the 32nd minute for 0-2. AC Milan went into half-time ahead 0-2. Cissè completed his hat-trick in the 49th minute, making it 0-3; Ramos added the fourth in the 72nd minute. Filippo Terracciano was sent off in the 83rd minute. AC Milan were the only side to lead and held a four-goal lead at 0-4.
The numbers
Red Bull Salzburg had 14 shots, with 2 on target; AC Milan had 15, with 10 on target. The expected-goals figures were 0.86 for Salzburg and 3.83 for Milan. Salzburg had 52% possession and Milan 48%. The corner count was 3 to 2, and the goalkeepers made 5 and 2 saves respectively.
The shot totals were close, but the on-target figures and expected goals show a clear difference in the sides’ attacking threat. Salzburg had more of the ball, yet recorded fewer attempts on target and a lower expected-goals figure. AC Milan’s output was reflected in the scoreline: Salzburg finished with no goals, while Milan scored four goals, making four goals in all. The possession share did not bring Salzburg a goal, while Milan converted its chances into a decisive result.