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AC Milan vs Cagliari

Serie AFull time · 24 May 2026
AC Milan

AC Milan

Lost · xG 1.76LWLLDLast 5
Full time
1 — 2
90+4'
⚽ Alexis Saelemaekers 2' · ⚽ Gennaro Borrelli 20' · ⚽ Juan Rodríguez 57'

Cagliari

Won · xG 2.64WWLDWLast 5
Cagliari
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Cagliari · last goal · 57'
58
42
AC Milan · 1.76 xG2.64 xG · Cagliari
Match StoryFull breakdown

AC Milan 1–2 Cagliari

AC Milan host Cagliari on Sunday 24 May in what looks like a celebratory final fixture for the champions. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the tactical picture, the standings context, and where the value lies in the betting markets.

Serie ASun 24 May, 19:45
Key Takeaways
Result

Cagliari claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Cagliari end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionSerie A
First Goal
Alexis Saelemaekers
2'⚽
Alexis Saelemaekers
Santiago GimenezAssist: Santiago Gimenez
Key Events
  1. 2'
    AC MilanAlexis SaelemaekersAlexis Saelemaekers
    assist: Santiago Gimenez
  2. 2'
    CagliariZé PedroZé Pedro
    Foul
  3. 20'
    CagliariGennaro BorrelliGennaro Borrelli
    assist: Yerry Mina
  4. 46'
    AC MilanChristian PulisicChristian Pulisic
    off: Santiago Gimenez
  5. 56'
    AC MilanStrahinja PavlovićStrahinja Pavlović
    Foul
  6. 57'
    CagliariJuan RodríguezJuan Rodríguez
    Header
  7. 58'
    AC MilanMike MaignanMike Maignan
    Argument
  8. 61'
    AC MilanZachary AthekameZachary Athekame
    off: Fikayo Tomori
  9. 61'
    AC MilanNiclas FüllkrugNiclas Füllkrug
    off: Christopher Nkunku
  10. 62'
    AC MilanLuka ModrićLuka Modrić
    off: Ardon Jashari
  11. 62'
    CagliariAlberto DossenaAlberto Dossena
    off: Juan Rodríguez
  12. 63'
    CagliariMarco PalestraMarco Palestra
    off: Zé Pedro
  13. 68'
    AC MilanRafael LeãoRafael Leão
    off: Youssouf Fofana
  14. 74'
    CagliariIbrahim SulemanaIbrahim Sulemana
    off: Alessandro Deiola
  15. 74'
    CagliariPaul MendyPaul Mendy
    off: Gennaro Borrelli
  16. 90+5'
    CagliariMattia FeliciMattia Felici
    off: Sebastiano Esposito
  17. 90+6'
    CagliariIbrahim SulemanaIbrahim Sulemana
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

AC Milan 1.76 xGCagliari 2.64 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'

Pressure Index

AC MilanCagliari
Per-minute · from in-play data
HT

Sampled every minute from in-play data. Higher values reflect the side dominating possession, shots, and corners.

Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Serie A standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Inter38276587
2Napoli38237876
3AS Roma382341173
4Como382011771
5AC Milan382010870
6Juventus381912769
7Atalanta381514959
8Bologna381681456
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of AC Milan vs Cagliari?

The match finished 1-2 to Cagliari.

Who won AC Milan vs Cagliari?

Cagliari won the match 2-1.

When did AC Milan vs Cagliari take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

AC Milan fell to Cagliari 2-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in a Serie A result that went against our model's 63% backing for a home win. Milan's recent form had been patchy, posting two wins and three losses across their previous five matches, while Cagliari arrived in similarly poor shape with just one win in five. The visitors capitalised on the opportunity to secure an away victory. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The defeat drops AC Milan further from title contention; they remain 5th but now trail leaders by a considerable margin after failing to capitalize at home. Cagliari's win offers temporary respite from their relegation battle at 14th, though their underlying form remains volatile. Our model flagged Milan's defensive instability as a concern, and this result vindicated that assessment; the gap between 5th and 14th has narrowed in competitive terms.

AC Milan v Cagliari · Serie A · 24/05/2026, 19:45:00