In a tightly contested Serie A match on the Sardegna Area, AC Milan managed to edge out Cagliari with a 1-0 victory. The fixture, which occurred on the 2nd of January 2026, noticed Milan climb additional up the league desk of their 18th match of the 2025/26 season. Regardless of Cagliari’s efforts, Milan’s high quality shone by in a match the place either side had alternatives to attain.
The one objective of the match got here within the fiftieth minute when Rafael Leão discovered the again of the web with an excellent left-footed shot from the middle of the field, which sailed into the highest left nook. The objective, which was Leão’s sixth of the competitors and his 77th for Milan in 273 matches, was assisted by Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot, showcasing his playmaking expertise, delivered a exact cross that arrange the decisive second of the match.
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Statistically, Milan dominated possession with 54% in comparison with Cagliari’s 46% and had extra pictures on track. Milan registered 11 pictures with 4 on track, whereas Cagliari managed 6 pictures with just one testing the goalkeeper. Milan’s tactical setup and execution on the sphere allowed them to manage the tempo and create extra important scoring alternatives.
This victory is essential for Milan as they proceed their pursuit of the Serie A title, demonstrating their resilience and skill to safe wins in difficult away fixtures. Cagliari, then again, will probably be seeking to bounce again from this setback and enhance their efficiency in upcoming matches to climb out of the decrease half of the desk.
Incidents: The story of the match
1′:
Missed alternative. Matteo Prati from Cagliari tried a right-footed shot from exterior the penalty space, but it surely went extensive to the left.
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1′:
Missed alternative! Matteo Prati from Cagliari takes a right-footed shot from exterior the penalty space, but it surely goes extensive to the left.
1′:
Missed alternative. Matteo Prati from Cagliari tried a right-footed shot from exterior the penalty space, but it surely went extensive to the left.
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The match begins
2′:
Missed alternative! Marco Palestra from Cagliari took a right-footed shot from the appropriate aspect of the penalty space, but it surely went extensive to the left. The help got here from Michel Adopo.
2′:
Missed alternative! Marco Palestra from Cagliari took a right-footed shot from the appropriate aspect of the penalty space, but it surely went extensive to the left. The help got here from Michel Adopo.
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3′:
Missed alternative! Adam Obert from Cagliari takes a right-footed shot from exterior the realm, but it surely sails over the crossbar.
3′:
Missed alternative. Matteo Prati from Cagliari takes a right-footed shot from exterior the penalty space, but it surely sails over the objective.
17′:
Alternative wasted. Ruben Loftus-Cheek from AC Milan tried a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty space.
41′:
Alternative wasted. Luca Mazzitelli from Cagliari tried a left-footed shot from the left aspect of the penalty space.
47′:
Missed alternative! Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan headed the ball from the middle of the field, but it surely went simply extensive to the left. The prospect was arrange by Luka Modric, who delivered a cross following a nook kick.
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49′:
Alternative wasted. Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan tried a header from the middle of the field, narrowly lacking the goal. The help got here from Alexis Saelemaekers, who delivered a exact cross.
Cagliari 0, AC Milan 1. Rafael Leão scores for AC Milan with a left-footed shot from the middle of the field, discovering the highest left nook of the web. The help got here from Adrien Rabiot, who delivered a exact cross.
50′:
GOAL Milan: Rafael Leão (Milan) scores!
Rafael Leão scores objective quantity 6 within the competitors (11 matches) Rafael Leão scores objective quantity 78 for his workforce (274 matches)
998′:
The referee whistles for the tip of the match