Nkunku double gives Milan 3-0 win over Verona

The forward scores twice in five minutes in the second half, first from the penalty spot

Serie A - AC Milan v Hellas Verona - San Siro, Milan, Italy - Dec 28, 2025 AC Milan's Christopher Nkunku scores their third goal REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

AC Milan beat Hellas Verona 3-0 on Sunday to leapfrog leaders Inter and provisionally move top of the Serie A standings thanks to a brace from Christopher Nkunku.

Milan struggled to break down a disciplined Verona side in the first half but made the breakthrough from a corner in added time when Christian Pulisic volleyed home near the far post.

Nkunku then scored twice in five minutes in the second half, first from the penalty spot after he was fouled in the box and then again when he pounced on a rebound from a Luka Modric shot that came off the post.

The result moved Milan two points clear of derby rivals Inter, who face Atalanta away later on Sunday, while Verona remain 18th.