Overview
- Rafael Leão netted early in the second half from an Adrien Rabiot assist to secure the 1-0 result at the Unipol Domus on January 2.
- The victory moved Milan to 38 points, two clear of Inter, with first place remaining provisional until Inter host Bologna on Sunday.
- Milan’s Serie A unbeaten run reached 16 matches, having not lost since the opening round.
- Coach Massimiliano Allegri said he shifted Leão into a more central role to keep him more involved in decisive areas.
- Cagliari stayed 14th on 18 points and next visit Cremonese, while Milan host Genoa in their upcoming fixture.