Milan remains in close contention with their title contenders, thanks to Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s exquisite goal, showcasing excellent teamwork.

AC Milan secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Empoli in Tuscany, with Olivier Giroud netting his 10th goal of the season from the penalty spot. The Rossoneri initially struggled to find their rhythm, but eventually took control of the match.

The breakthrough came when Rafael Leao’s well-placed pass found Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner of the net. This goal gave AC Milan the confidence they needed to push forward and dominate the game.

A VAR check later awarded Milan a penalty after Maleh’s handball was spotted. Giroud confidently stepped up to take the spotkick, firing it in off the underside of the bar to double his team’s lead.

Both teams were forced to make substitutions due to injuries before halftime. Filippo Ranocchia replaced Tyronne Ebuehi for Empoli, while Alessandro Florenzi was replaced by Alejandro Jimenez for AC Milan.

Empoli had a few decent opportunities to score in the second half, with Matteo Cancellieri’s shot being parried and Francesco Caputo’s follow-up effort being blocked. However, Milan remained resolute in defense.

In the dying minutes of the game, substitute Chaka Traore sealed the victory for AC Milan. Christian Pulisic set up Traore, who calmly side-footed the ball past the keeper.

This win keeps AC Milan in third place in the Serie A standings and reduces their deficit to league leaders Inter Milan to just nine points. On the other hand, Empoli continues to struggle in the relegation zone.