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Milan Progress in Coppa Italia with Modrić Debut and Giménez Assist

Milan will face Lecce in the round of 16 with Rafael Leão’s calf fitness still uncertain.

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Rafael Leao del AC Milan celebra tras anotar el primer gol de su equipo en el encuentro de la Copa de Italia ante el Bari el domingo 17 de agosto del 2025. (Spada/LaPresse via AP)

Overview

  • Rafael Leão opened the scoring with a 14th-minute header before exiting early due to a right-calf concern.
  • Santiago Giménez, introduced in the 17th minute, provided the assist for Christian Pulisic’s second-half strike.
  • Luka Modrić made his official Milan debut in the 66th minute, logging nearly 30 minutes off the bench.
  • Massimiliano Allegri remained off the touchline as he fulfills a two-match suspension.
  • The club will assess Leão’s recovery in the coming days as they gear up for a Serie A opener against Cremonese at San Siro next weekend.