Milan collapse. The Rossoneri lose 1-2 to Cagliari and are out of the Champions League, managing the tough feat of throwing away even their final — and maybe solely — goal of the season.
The match began on the suitable foot, with Allegri’s aspect taking the lead instantly within the 2nd minute by way of . Then got here the standard Milan. Disorganized and careless, the Rossoneri created little and risked far an excessive amount of. A lot in order that they conceded two near-identical targets from corners. First by way of (21′) after which Rodriguez (54′).
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Cagliari managed the sport, performed freely and loved themselves, creating hazard on a number of events and coming shut to creating it 1-3, as within the closing counterattack when Mendy discovered himself one-on-one with . The Rossoneri goalkeeper was maybe the one one who got here out with any credit score on an evening that was nothing in need of disastrous. With out his saves, the end result would have been even worse.
Tonight’s match noticed each the Champions League dream and the cash that comes with it disappear. And who is aware of, perhaps gamers and key components of a membership that has been piling failure upon failure for years will go too. Cardinale, who attended the match, will nonetheless be in Milan tomorrow, and we’ll see what occurs.
For now, one factor is definite: for Milan it will likely be (solely) the Europa League.
😳 Mendy MISSES the 3-1 sitter
Mendy misses an enormous likelihood to make it 3-1 within the 86th minute! The Rossoblù ahead, clear by way of one-on-one with Maignan, is denied by the Rossoneri goalkeeper who, with one other very good save, retains Milan’s hopes alive.
🧤Maignan pulls off a double miracle
Within the 73rd minute, Cagliari come extremely shut to creating it 3-1! Maignan is miraculous first towards Borrelli, brilliantly picked out within the field by Palestra, after which on Zappa’s rebound!
🔄 Adjustments! Extremely-attacking Milan
Allegri tries to alter issues and reshapes the workforce: off go , and for Athekame, Fullkrug and . Shortly after, Fofana goes off and Rafa Leao comes on.
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Milan have switched to a 4-4-1-1.
⚽️ Rodriguez!! From one other nook
As soon as once more Milan are caught unprepared from a nook, and Rodriguez slots house from shut vary previous Maignan within the 57th minute. The transfer begins from a free kick by , the Rossoneri goalkeeper makes an preliminary save on Borrelli, however he can do nothing on Rodriguez’s rebound as he reacts quickest and makes it 2-1.
In the meanwhile, the Rossoneri are on 70 factors and if it ends like this they are going to be out of the Champions League.
🔥 WE’RE BACK UNDERWAY 🔥🏟️ San Siro whistles at half-time
The Rossoneri followers as soon as once more didn’t recognize Milan’s flat efficiency and, on the finish of the primary half, booed the workforce earlier than they left the pitch.
🥶 The Rossoneri are in hassle! Cagliari DANGEROUS
After a blazing begin, Milan have gone again to taking part in badly. Too many errors and little high quality of their play, with the Rossoneri risking conceding a second aim on a number of events. Cagliari, however, are having fun with themselves and taking part in with no stress, with the Rossoblù attacking the areas and entering into harmful areas round Maignan far too simply.
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Milan should do one thing in the event that they need to put the end result past doubt and keep away from jeopardizing a Champions League place that, for now, continues to be of their fingers.
🧨 Borrelli EQUALIZES at San Siro
After going 1-0 down inside a couple of minutes, Cagliari confirmed all their high quality and within the twentieth minute discovered the equalizer by way of a close-range end from Gennaro Borrelli, who was alert from a nook.
Esposito swings it in from the flag, Mina heads it on, and from the rebound Borrelli is the quickest to react, poking it previous Maignan to convey the rating stage once more.
Shortly earlier than that, ’s aspect had threatened once more by way of Gaetano, who curled an effort from the sting of the field towards the highest nook. A aim prevented solely by an outstanding reflex save from Maignan.
Milan couldn’t have requested for a greater begin, with Saelemaekers scoring after simply 2 minutes by profiting from a spot in Cagliari’s protection. The transfer begins with a protracted ball from Tomori towards Gimenez’s space. The Mexican will get simply sufficient of a flick-on together with his head to tee it up for Saelemaekers, who is prepared and beats Caprile.
Rossoneri sporting director Igli Tare spoke to Dazn shortly earlier than kick-off towards Cagliari: “We tried to close out the noise, it occurred final week and once more this week. Tonight’s match is essential for the target we set ourselves at the beginning of the season and we need to have fun with our followers.”
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There was additionally a reference to his personal future and that of Luka Modric: “I believe he’ll keep in the long run, he’s a Milan fan, he cares lots about this workforce. I’m satisfied he’ll keep. As for me, I don’t know whether or not my future is tied to the Champions League. We’re paid to get outcomes. As Allegri stated, it’s essential for all of us to remain targeted on this goal. If we win tonight, we’ll have achieved what I used to be introduced right here for. From tomorrow we’ll plan the whole lot in regards to the future”.
🤬 Chants and banners outdoors San Siro towards the membership
The Rossoneri followers’ protests haven’t stopped and as soon as once more, as had already occurred in current weeks through the 3-2 defeat to , they protested towards the membership outdoors San Siro: “Furlani out. Ibra, Moncada and Scaroni, comply with him rapidly.”
✅ The OFFICIAL lineups
MILAN (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, , Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Jashari, , ; Gimenez, Nkunku.
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CAGLIARI (3-5-2): Caprile; , Mina, Rodríguez; Zappa, , Gaetano, Deiola, ; , Borrelli.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.