Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic’s targets allowed Milan to in a Coppa Italia sport on Sunday, however the Portuguese star was additionally subbed off because of a calf downside.
Milan secured a 2-0 win over Bari on Sunday to qualify for the Coppa Italia Spherical of 32, the place they’ll meet Lecce in September.
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Bari striker Gabriele Moncini had the primary probability within the sport at San Siro, however his effort from distant completed vast of the far submit.
Youssouf Fofana replied a couple of minutes later, seeing his left-footed shot saved.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 17: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening aim throughout the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SSC Bari at Stadio San Siro on August 17, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
The Rossoneri took the lead a couple of minutes later when Rafael Leao scored with a towering header from a Fikayo Tomori cross. Shortly afterwards, nevertheless, Leao was subbed off because of a calf damage, which, based on , leaves him doubtful for subsequent week’s Serie A sport towards Cremonese.
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Pulisic had two probabilities to double the lead earlier than the break, however first his shot from contained in the field was deflected, after which he hit the crossbar from a decent angle.
Mike Maignan annoyed a long-range shot from Giuseppe Sibilli earlier than the break, and Milan in the end doubled their lead simply two minutes into the second half with a pleasant link-up between Santiago Gimenez and Pulisic, who discovered the online along with his third try.
New signings Luka Modric and Ardon Jashari made their debuts coming off the bench at minute 65 and have been welcomed by the roar of the over 65,000 followers current at San Siro.