Overview
- Rafael Leão, back from an adductor injury, netted early in the second half to secure a 1-0 away win in Cagliari.
- Milan moved to 38 points and sits two clear of Inter for now, taking the provisional lead in a tightly packed title race.
- New arrival Niclas Füllkrug was officially presented and made his first minutes for Milan after joining from West Ham on a deal reported to include a purchase option.
- Coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed Santiago Giménez will miss approximately three to four months following arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle.
- The result extended Milan’s unbeaten league run to 16 matches, with Genoa next up at San Siro on January 8.