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Milan Beat Bari to Reach Coppa Italia Round of 32

Leão’s early exit with a calf injury raises doubts over his availability for next weekend’s Serie A opener

Pulisic, Cardoso, Richards Americans Abroad
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Overview

  • Milan secured a 2-0 victory over Bari at San Siro to advance to the Coppa Italia Round of 32 against Lecce
  • Rafael Leão opened the scoring with a headed goal but was subbed off in the 17th minute due to a right calf issue
  • Christian Pulisic doubled the lead early in the second half and featured for 66 minutes before being withdrawn
  • Assistant coach Marco Landucci led the team from the bench as Massimiliano Allegri served a two-match Coppa Italia touchline ban
  • New signings Luka Modric and Ardon Jashari made their competitive debuts as second-half substitutes