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Jul 26 AC Milan Stun Liverpool 4-2 in Thrilling Pre-Season Clash in Hong Kong

AC Milan bounced back from their narrow loss to Arsenal in style, defeating Liverpool 4-2 in a thrilling pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon in Hong Kong. The Italian giants showcased their counter-attacking brilliance to overpower the Premier League champions.

🔴⚫ Match Highlights:

⚡ Rafael Leão tormented Liverpool’s defense and opened the scoring early, showing why he remains one of Europe’s most dangerous wingers.
⚽ Dominik Szoboszlai equalized with a fine strike for Liverpool.
💪 Ruben Loftus-Cheek restored Milan’s lead before Noah Okafor extended it to 3-1.
🎯 Cody Gakpo gave Liverpool hope with a looping header to make it 3-2.
🔥 But Okafor sealed the win late with his second goal, making it a statement victory for Milan.

💬 Opinion: Early Signs of Milan's Grit, Liverpool’s Defensive Questions

This win might just be a friendly on paper, but it speaks volumes. AC Milan looked compact, fast, and deadly on the break, with Leão and Okafor causing constant problems. It was a strong response following their 1-0 loss to Arsenal.

For Liverpool, however, defensive frailty and a lack of sharpness in midfield were exposed. With their Japan leg approaching, Jurgen Klopp will need to regroup quickly as his side faces Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday.