AC Milan bounced back from their midweek defeat to Benfica with a convincing 3-0 victory over Lecce at San Siro, with Goncalo Ramos playing an important role despite failing to get on the scoresheet. Ruben Amorim made six changes to the starting lineup, giving Milan greater attacking energy and helping them cope with Lecce’s compact 4-4-2 mid-block. The most significant adjustment came in possession, as Milan shifted from their usual 3-4-2-1 structure into a 4-2-3-1 shape designed to create more space through the middle and stretch the opposition across the pitch.

Lecce attempted to congest central areas and restrict Milan’s progression, forcing the hosts to look for alternative routes forward. Milan responded by temporarily forming a back four during buildup, with their defenders spreading across the pitch while other players moved higher to provide additional attacking options. Ramos played a key role by dropping into central areas and drawing defenders away from their positions. His movement helped create gaps behind Lecce’s defensive line, while the clearer positioning of Milan’s wingers forced the visitors to defend across a wider area and opened additional space between the lines.

The tactical flexibility also allowed Milan to exploit overloads on one side before quickly switching play to the opposite flank. Long passes became an effective weapon, particularly for the opening goal, when Strahinja Pavlovic found Christian Pulisic in space behind the Lecce defense. Pulisic controlled the ball superbly before finishing the move. Ramos was also heavily involved in the second goal, combining with Adrien Rabiot in a one-two that created room for the French midfielder to attack and finish. His movement throughout the match helped establish vertical passing lanes and gave Milan several options for progressing the ball through Lecce’s defensive structure.

Ramos also contributed to the buildup of the third goal by winning an aerial duel before Lecce attempted to surround him and regain possession. Milan immediately responded with an aggressive counter-press, allowing Diego Moreira to recover the ball and attack the space left open by the disrupted defense. The 3-0 result underlined Milan’s ability to adapt against a disciplined defensive opponent. Their superior passing accuracy and successful dribbling, combined with Ramos’ movement, physical presence and ability to create space, gave Milan the tools to break down Lecce and turn a tactical adjustment into a convincing victory.