After a dominant win over Verona, Milan look to keep the pressure on Inter as Allegri returns to Cagliari with Rafael Leão fit to start
All eyes are on the Unipol Domus as Cagliari host AC Milan tonight at 8:45 PM local time (2:45 PM ET). With momentum on their side after a convincing victory against Verona, the Rossoneri continue their chase for first place, aiming to maintain their unbeaten away record this season.
It’s a special night for Massimiliano Allegri, who returns to Cagliari where he once played (1993–95) and later coached before his dismissal late in the 2009–10 campaign. Now in charge of Milan, Allegri looks to extend a dominant historical run against the Sardinians.
Confirmed Lineups
Milan (3-5-1-1):
Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Bartesaghi; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modrić, Rabiot, Estupiñán; Loftus-Cheek; Rafael Leão.
Head coach: Massimiliano Allegri.
Notable absences include Christopher Nkunku, sidelined after scoring twice against Verona. Christian Pulisic and Pavlovic start on the bench, while Leão is cleared and leads the attack.
Cagliari (3-5-2):
Caprile; Zappa, Luperto, Rodriguez; Palestra, Mazzitelli, Prati, Adopo, Obert; Sebastiano Esposito, Semih Kılıçsoy.
Head coach: Pisacane.
Kılıçsoy gets the nod up front alongside Esposito as Cagliari search for crucial points to move away from the relegation zone.
Match Notes
- Milan are unbeaten in their last 14 Serie A matches against Cagliari (10 wins, 4 draws).
- Since the early 2000s, Milan have lost just once in 20 away games against Cagliari.
- No suspensions for either side; players on notice include Esposito and Prati (Cagliari), and Tomori (Milan).
- Referee: Rosario Abisso, with VAR support from Giacomo Camplone.
What’s at Stake
Cagliari need points to steady their season, while Milan aim to protect their flawless away form and keep pace with leaders Inter. With Leão starting and Allegri’s tactical setup confirmed, the Rossoneri will look to strike early and control proceedings.
