Suso had never played in front of that many people before. More than 70,000 crowded into the San Siro, even for the poorest of derbies.
The moment could have been too much. It was his first official start for AC Milan, and it came in a big game against Inter—an introduction to a historic rivalry and a new league all at once.
Instead of crumbling under the pressure, Suso thrived. He was the best player on the team. He was the one doing most of the attacking. He was hungrier than the rest.
"I think he was a great signing," coach Filippo Inzaghi told Sky Sport Italia (h/t Football Italia) after the match, which ended in a 0-0 draw.