Mario Balotelli scored a thunderous 25-yard free-kick for Milan last night

Brendan Rodgers, look away now.

Italy Soccer Serie A Mario is hugged by Milan team-mates. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

MARIO BALOTELLI MADE his first start for AC Milan during a second spell at the club as they earned a 3-2 win away to ten-man Udinese last night.

And the Italian striker, on loan from Liverpool for the season, took just five minutes to open the scoring — sticking a free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards.

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