Cissé writes history: 19-year-old's hat-trick rips Strasbourg apart in Milan's 4-0 rout

Teenage sensation lights up Europe

AC Milan ran riot in Strasbourg, cruising to a 4-0 victory in their European tie as 19-year-old Alphadjo Cissé etched his name into the record books. The Treviso-born talent became the youngest Italian ever to score a hat-trick in a European competition, doing so at the age of 19 years and 358 days.

Cissé needed just 34 minutes to complete his treble, earning a standing ovation from the away support for a performance Corriere dello Sport branded "the pieces of magic of his talent." The teenager has now scored five goals across cup and league competitions this season.

National team boss Roberto Mancini is already keeping a close eye on the forward. "Top scorer? I've brought the centre-forward's movement with me from the U21," Mancini said, hinting at a senior call-up for the youngster.

Gonçalo Ramos completed the scoring in the 4-0 rout, while Adrien Rabiot, Ardon Jashari and Hutchinson all impressed for the visitors. Cissé, however, reserved special praise for the backing he has received from the dugout. "Amorim's trust was crucial," he said.

Tuttosport celebrated the breakthrough with the headline "Bomber Alpha, Azzurro Milan," underlining just how rapidly the youngster has become a focal point for club and country.