AC Milan vs Cagliari Match Preview: Serie A Clash
Match Context
The Serie A clash at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan is scheduled for 24 May 2026 (kick-off 18:45 UTC). AC Milan host Cagliari on the final Regular Season - 38 matchday, with Milan sitting 3rd on 70 points and a goal difference of 19, while Cagliari arrive 16th on 40 points with a goal difference of -14. This is a league fixture, not a 1/8 final.
AC Milan & Cagliari Availability
AC Milan have no listed injuries or suspensions in the data, so Stefano Pioli should have a full squad. Key attacking figures Rafael Leão (9 league goals, 3 assists) and Christian Pulišić (8 goals, 4 assists) are both available.
Cagliari face several issues.
- M. Felici (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Idrissi (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Liteta (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
- L. Mazzitelli (Calf Injury) is doubtful.
- L. Pavoletti (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
No suspensions due to yellow cards or red cards are reported for either side.
Impact Summary
AC Milan retain their full attacking output, including 17 league goals and 7 assists combined from Leão and Pulišić alone, underlining a strong offensive outlook. Cagliari’s absentees and doubts mainly affect midfield and attacking depth around creator S. Esposito (7 goals, 5 assists), but with Esposito available, their primary creative threat remains intact despite reduced rotation options.
