Rafael Leao is the MOTM in Milan’s however two different Rossoneri gamers acquired the identical ranking.
Cagliari 0-1 Milan Participant Rankings
Cagliari: Caprile 6; Zappa 5, Luperto 5.5, Rodriguez 6; Palestra 6, Adopo 6, Prati 5.5 (61′ Borrelli 5.5), Mazzitelli 5.5 (83′ Cavuoti N/A), Obert 6 (60′ Idrissi 5.5); Esposito 5.5 (66′ Gaetano 6), Kilicsoy 5.5 (83′ Pavoletti). Coach: Pisacane 6.
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Greatest Cagliari gamers: Rodriguez, Adopo, Obert 6 – General, a good efficiency from the Sardinians, who began sturdy and had the most effective probabilities within the first half. Rodriguez was the most effective performer on the again, Adopo recorded 90% passing accuracy (by way of ), Obert received a number of duels, however in the end, Cagliari lacked the standard up entrance.
Lowest Cagliari ranking: Zappa 5 – The versatile Italian defender was within the fallacious place when Milan scored the opener. Moreover, he received simply two duels and misplaced possession 14 occasions.
Cagliari coach: Pisacane 6 – The dedication was there. Cagliari did all they may to provide a tough time to Milan, however they lacked the standard to harm the Rossoneri.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 02: Rafael Leao of AC Milan leaves the pitch through the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 02, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Photographs)
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Milan: Maignan 6; Tomori 6.5, De Winter 7, Bartesaghi 6.5; Saelemaekers 6, Fofana 6 (69′ Ricci 6), Modric 6.5, Rabiot 7, Estupinan 5.5 (79′ Gabbia N/A); Loftus-Cheek 6 (79′ Pulisic N/A), Leao 7 (69′ Fullkrug 6). Coach: Allegri 6.5.
Greatest Milan gamers: Leao, Rabiot and De Winter 7 – Leao scored the profitable objective from a Rabiot help, which marked an enormous second-half efficiency from the Frenchman. Rafa is turning into a correct centre-forward when you think about that he solely made 27 touches earlier than making room for Fullkrug’s debut within the second half. De Winer has been criticised in latest weeks, however tonight he performed with nice confidence in the midst of a three-man defence.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 02: Adam Obert of Cagliari and Youssouf Fofana of Milan battle for management of the ball through the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 02, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Photographs)
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Lowest Milan ranking: Estupinan 5.5 – In equity, not a horrible efficiency, however the Milan left wing-back lacked high quality with the ball at his toes, and it’s no coincidence he was not often concerned within the build-up, solely making 41 touches in 79 minutes.
Milan coach: Allegri 6.5 – He does love performances like this one, doesn’t he? Milan achieved the very best end result with a mean efficiency, however the Rossoneri created sufficient probabilities within the second half to win it. A few of their prime gamers weren’t absolutely match: Pulisic solely performed for 10 minutes, Leao was getting back from an damage, and Pavlovic had a fever. It was exhausting to count on greater than this, however it was important to convey dwelling all three factors.