 He scored his first brace for Milan, in a 2–0 victory over Genoa at the San Siro on 27 January.He finished the 2007–08 season with 9 goals in 20 appearances (18 in the league).In late 2008, Pato scored two goals in Milan's 5–1 win over Udinese just before the Christmas break, and managed to shine again with a brace against Roma the following matchday at the Stadio Olimpico on 11 January 2009, proving that he is a vital part of Milan's attack.