Amorim hails Ramos as Milan’s double‑threat in opening win

Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan opened their Serie A campaign with a 2‑0 triumph over Venezia at the San Siro on 28 August 2026 in Italy, securing a clean sheet and a debut win on his bench. Goncalo Ramos opened the scoring, while a second‑half own‑goal by Redouane Halhal completed the victory.

Amorim entered the match aware of the challenge, noting that Venezia’s style made the first half frustrating for the Rossoneri in their inaugural home game. He said Milan created more chances but never held long spells of possession, allowing the visitors to dictate the tempo. The lack of calm in the midfield left the defence exposed.

The situation echoed the 2‑1 win at Torino, where a bench‑born spark turned a tight contest in Milan’s favour. That experience underscored the need for impact substitutes on the day.

Second‑half spark

Coach Amorim introduced Alexis Saelemaekers and Adrien Rabiot, replacing Alphadjo Cissé and Ruben Loftus‑Cheek. Saelemaekers surged forward, threading a clever pass to Goncalo Ramos, who finished confidently to give Milan the lead.

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Moments later Saelemaekers delivered another precise ball to Ardon Jashari, whose shot deflected off Venezia defender Redouane Halhal and rolled into the net, registering an own‑goal that sealed the advantage.

Amorim marveled at Ramos’s impact, saying, ‘It looks like two guys, but it’s just him.’ He added that the striker arrived from Paris Saint‑Germain for a fee that could rise to €80 million with bonuses, underscoring the club’s faith in his dual‑threat ability.

Amorim’s assessment

The match ended 2‑0, delivering Milan’s first clean sheet in a competitive game under Amorim and marking his debut on the San Siro bench. MILAN, ITALY – the victory secured three points and reinforced the Rossoneri’s start to the Serie A campaign.

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Reflecting afterwards, Amorim stressed the work ahead, especially in defending crosses and improving centre‑back transitions. He reminded the group that the AUGUST clash was only the beginning of a demanding schedule, but the win, however unspectacular, is vital for Milan’s progress.