Player ratings: Milan 3-0 Lecce – Inspiring Rabiot, Gimenez relief

Milan secured a 3-0 victory over Lecce in the Coppa Italia's second round, with goals from Santiago Gimenez, Christopher Nkunku, and Christian Pulisic. The match was significantly influenced by an 18th-minute red card shown to Lecce's Jamil Siebert, which gave Milan a numerical advantage early on.

Milan delivered an impressive performance, dominating even before the red card incident. The team created multiple scoring opportunities, hitting the woodwork three times in addition to the goals. Adrien Rabiot was standout for Milan with a rating of 7.5, leading the play and nearly scoring, while the coaching, handled by assistant Landucci due to Allegri's suspension, earned a 7 for their effective strategy.

Lecce struggled after the early dismissal, with goalkeeper Fruchtl rated 6.5 for making several saves to limit the scoreline. Coach Di Francesco received a 5, as the numerical disadvantage and Milan's superior quality made it a challenging match, with little chance to alter the outcome after the red card.