Overview
- Rafael Leao, back from injury, scored in the 50th minute from Adrien Rabiot’s cross for the decisive goal.
- A first-half penalty awarded to Milan for a foul on Loftus-Cheek was canceled due to an earlier offside by Leao.
- Massimiliano Allegri’s side protected the lead with controlled play, and Cagliari did not seriously test goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
- New signing Füllkrug made his Milan debut as a second-half substitute as the visitors closed out the match.
- Milan move to 38 points and sit above Inter overnight, while Cagliari remain on 18 points after the narrow defeat.