Christian Pulisic has been the standout player of Paulo Fonseca’s era at AC Milan this season, consistently delivering in the Champions League. This time, he found the back of the net against Bratislava, continuing his impressive run of form.

With this goal, Pulisic now has three in the current Champions League campaign, becoming only the second American player to score three or more goals in a single edition of the tournament. He joins DaMarcus Beasley, who achieved the feat with PSV during the 2004-2005 season. Adding to his stellar season, "Captain America" has tallied eight goals and three assists across all competitions, cementing himself as a key figure for Milan and an undisputed starter.

Why Pochettino and USMNT Are Smiling

Pulisic, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, continues to deliver in European football. His impact was also evident during the recent FIFA break, where he provided an assist and scored twice against Jamaica.

Pulisic Surpasses Hazard's Champions League Tally

One notable stat accompanying Pulisic’s latest goal is that he has now surpassed Eden Hazard's career total in the Champions League. With 11 goals, Pulisic edges past the Belgian's 10 strikes in Europe's premier club competition.