WATCH: Christopher Nkunku’s crazy nutmeg triggers hilarious Riccardo Orsolini response
Christopher Nkunku starred in AC Milan's 3-0 win over Bologna on Tuesday night.
Luca Ferrachi
Updated on 04 February 2026
Christopher Nkunku starred in AC Milan’s 3-0 win over Bologna with an audacious nutmeg leaving fans stunned, as well as Riccardo Orsolini.
Despite no Christian Pulisic on the teamsheet, Ruben Loftus-Cheek opened the scoring in the 20th minute before a penalty from Nkunku and then a third from Adrien Rabiot saw Milan glide to all three points.
The victory moves the Rossoneri to 50 points after 23 matches, keeping them within striking distance of league leaders Inter with AC Milan well and truly in the hunt for winning the Scudetto.
While the scoreline suggested an easy win for Milan, fans were left talking about a certain incident in the match that involved a ridiculous piece of skill from Nkunku.
WATCH: Nkunku’s crazy nutmeg triggers hilarious Orsolini response
One of the most talked-about moments of the match came when Nkunku was running away from goal, towards the touchline, with nowhere to go.
The Frenchman found himself being harassed by Bologna defender Madir Zortea while Orsolini came to assist with reclaiming possession.
But with space running out, Nkunku pulled off a sneaky nutmeg on Zortea, that left the right back completely stranded.
But while the piece of skill was truly brilliant, the reaction of Bologna’s Orsolini was even better.
Tutta l'eleganza di Christopher Alan Nkunku. 🫠#BolognaMilan pic.twitter.com/gwVB4qUsJu
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) February 4, 2026
Stood just a few yards away, the Italian international had a front-row seat to his teammate’s misfortune. Rather than jumping into a challenge, Orsolini was caught with a look of pure, comedic disbelief.
In what will now likely be a meme, Orsolini watched the nutmeg happen before raising his hands to his face and let Nkunku escape without chasing him down.
Orsolini’s expression perfectly captured what every Bologna fan watching felt too.
It’s rare to see a rival player react so transparently to a piece of skill, but Nkunku’s footwork was so sublime it transcended the competitive nature of the game. For Milan fans, it was a glimpse of a player at the peak of his powers; for Orsolini, it was a moment that required him to hold up his hands and say “fair enough”.
Luca Ferrachi
Luca is an experienced sports writer with over 20 years in journalism. An expert in Italian football, Luca has covered the Serie A for a host of websites across the UK, including many from Reach PLC and the Mail. An avid Torino fan and loves seeing Juventus fail.
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