"AC Milan began 2026 the same way that they ended the last calendar year: with an important three points and another clean sheet. This time the margin of victory was narrower, as they edged Cagliari 1-0 at the Unipol Domus. Milan started the game poorly and in truth they could have been at least a goal behind with Matteo Prati in particular missing the target, but they managed to get to half-time on level terms."
"Once again, whatever Massimiliano Allegri said at the interval worked as the Rossoneri came out looking much sharper and much more in control. The only goal of the match ended up coming early in the second half, with Rafael Leao finishing from Adrien Rabiot's cut-back. It is a win that puts Milan top for the time being, though Napoli have beaten Lazio away to respond well,"
"The build-up to the game was probably the most uncertain that Allegri has experienced since his second spell at Milan began. Even a couple of hours before kick-off there were doubts about who would play in various departments. The coach confirmed during his pre-match press conference that Christopher Nkunku would miss out with an ankle issue, just days after his first league goals for the club."
AC Milan defeated Cagliari 1-0 at the Unipol Domus, securing three points and another clean sheet. Milan started poorly and could have conceded, with Matteo Prati missing a key chance, but reached half-time level. Tactical adjustments by Massimiliano Allegri produced a sharper second-half performance. The lone goal arrived early in the second half when Rafael Leao finished from Adrien Rabiot's cut-back. Pre-match uncertainty affected selection, with Christopher Nkunku ruled out by an ankle issue and Strahinja Pavlovic left out after a fever, prompting defensive reshuffles. The win temporarily places Milan top of the table amid responses from Napoli and Inter.
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