AC Milan began 2026 with a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Cagliari at the Unipol Domus, a result that briefly lifted the Rossoneri to the summit of the Serie A table. Coming into the match, Milan were keen to maintain momentum after recent positive results, having also shown their growing squad depth following the official loan signing of Niclas Fullkrug .
Against a disciplined Cagliari side, Milan controlled 54 per cent of possession but found clear chances difficult to come by in a cagey first half. SoftFootball tipped the visitors to continue their strong league run as they look to extend their unbeaten streak against Cagliari , yet the hosts started brightly.
Marco Palestra and Michel Adopo tested Milan's concentration early on, while the Rossoneri struggled to find rhythm before the break. A late first-half penalty decision initially went Milan's way, only to be overturned for offside, underlining a frustrating opening 45 minutes for Massimiliano Allegri's side.
