AC Milan vs Cagliari: Serie A Match Preview

Match Context

AC Milan host Cagliari at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, on 2026-05-24 (18:45 UTC) in Serie A, Regular Season - 38. AC Milan arrive sitting 3rd with 70 points and a goal difference of 19, while Cagliari are 16th on 40 points with a goal difference of -14. This is a league fixture, not a 1/8 final.

AC Milan Availability

No injuries or suspensions are listed for AC Milan. Key forwards Rafael Leão (9 league goals, 3 assists) and Christian Pulišić (8 goals, 4 assists) are both available, preserving Stefano Pioli’s main attacking threats.

Cagliari Availability

Cagliari have a longer list of concerns.

• 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.

There are no suspensions indicated for yellow cards or red cards.

Impact Summary

AC Milan retain their full attacking output, with 17 league goals and 7 assists combined from Rafael Leão and Christian Pulišić alone, a major blow avoided for the hosts. Cagliari’s absentees and doubts mainly affect midfield and attacking depth, but their primary creative force S. Esposito (7 goals, 5 assists) is available, limiting the overall damage to their offensive potential.