Overview
- Leao scored the decisive goal five minutes into the second half at the Unipol Domus in the opener of Serie A’s 18th round.
- After taking the lead, Milan managed the game effectively and allowed Cagliari few, if any, clear chances at Mike Maignan’s goal.
- Leao returned from a recent injury layoff and immediately proved decisive for Massimiliano Allegri’s side.
- New signing Alexander Fullkrug made his club debut as a second-half substitute.
- Cagliari stayed on 18 points and now turn to a Jan. 8 trip to Cremonese, while Milan host Genoa the same day.