In the Serie A clash between Cagliari and Milan, the visiting side managed to secure a tight 1-0 victory at the Sardegna Arena. The match was decided in the 49th minute when Rafael Leão found the back of the net, sealing the fate of the encounter.
Rafael Leão delivered an outstanding performance, scoring the lone goal and taking two shots throughout the match.
Adrien Rabiot also had a commendable game as Milan’s midfielder.
Cagliari’s manager, Fabio Pisacane, opted for a 3-5-2 formation with Elia Caprile as the goalkeeper; Gabriele Zappa, Juan Martín Rodríguez, and Sebastiano Luperto comprising the defensive line; while Marco Palestra, Michel Adopo, Matteo Prati, Luca Mazzitelli, and Adam Obert operated in midfield. Sebastiano Esposito and Semih Kilicsoy led the attack.
On the other hand, Massimiliano Allegri’s side set up in a 3-5-2 formation as well, with Mike Maignan guarding the goal; Fikayo Tomori, Koni De Winter, and Davide Bartesaghi in defense; and Alexis Saelemaekers, Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot, and Pervis Estupiñán in midfield. The attacking duo was formed by Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Rafael Leão.
The match was officiated by Rosario Abisso.
Looking ahead, Cagliari will be away to face Cremonese, while Milan will travel to play Como 1907.
As it stands, Cagliari sits in 14th place in the league with 18 points, whereas Milan, accumulating 38 points, finds itself in the upper echelons of the table.
Substitutions for Cagliari
60’ 2H – Adam Obert was replaced by Riyad Idrissi, and Matteo Prati made way for Gennaro Borrelli.
65’ 2H – Sebastiano Esposito was substituted off for Gianluca Gaetano.
82’ 2H – Luca Mazzitelli came off for Nicoló Cavuoti, while Semih Kilicsoy was replaced by Leonardo Pavoletti.
Yellow Cards for Cagliari:
38’ 2H Riyad Idrissi (Unsporting behavior) and 45’ 2H Marco Palestra (Arguing with an opponent).
Substitutions for Milan
67’ 2H – Rafael Leão was substituted by Niclas Füllkrug.
68’ 2H – Youssouf Fofana went off for Samuele Ricci.
78’ 2H – Ruben Loftus-Cheek made way for Christian Pulisic, and Pervis Estupiñán was substituted off for Matteo Gabbia.
Yellow Card for Milan:
45’ 2H Alexis Saelemaekers (Arguing with an opponent).