AC MILAN v CAGLIARI: MATCH PREVIEW

AC Milan are preparing to wrap up their season at San Siro against Cagliari on matchday 38 of Serie A, on Sunday 24 May at 20:45 CEST. A hugely important game and a must-win in order to secure Champions League football next season. A final push to end the season on a high, in front of what is expected to be a packed San Siro. The team will take to the pitch wearing the new 2026/27 Home Kit. With a few hours to go until kick-off, here is the match preview. 

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The team has been hard at work this week preparing for their final game at home. Luka Modrić, who was on the back on the bench at Marassi in the win against Genoa, was back training with the group and is available to play again, with a protective mask. Saelemaekers, Estupiñan and Leão are also back after missing the previous match through suspension. The coach, therefore, has a full squad to choose from as they look to end their run of three home games without a win and give the Rossoneri fans one last reason to celebrate at San Siro. Athekame, Fofana, Gabbia and Modrić are one booking away from suspension. 

Allegri, ahead of AC Milan v Cagliari: "Tomorrow is the last game of the season, and the most important for us, for whoever works at Milanello and Casa Milan, and for all the fans, who have also been by our side and supported the guys. It won't be easy, we've got 100 minutes to get the job done. The mistake we must not make is approaching the match with less focus than we did in Genoa. The stadium will be full, we know what awaits us, and we'll need the support of the crowd."

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Pisacane's side, in his first season as a Serie A coach, secured survival in their last match thanks to the 2-1 win over Torino, and arrive at San Siro with no particular objectives left to chase. In the reverse fixture against the Sardinians on January 2, AC Milan won 1-0 thanks to Leão's goal early in the second half. Among the Rossoblù, this season, 2005-born Palestra has stood out, being named Serie A's Best Defender, and is expected to start tonight. Pavoletti, Idrissi, Liteta, Folorunsho and Kılıçsoy are unavailable.  

Pisacane in his press-conference: "We are heading to Milan to play our game and finish the season on a positive note. They have an important objective to fight for, but I hope that our freedom from any pressure will allow us to play with more confidence and composure. We want to play with spirit and make our fans proud." 

PRE-MATCH STATS

• AC Milan are unbeaten in 41 of their last 42 games against Cagliari in Serie A (31 wins, 10 draw), scoring 83 goals in that span (an average of two per game). The Sardinians' only win in that period was on May 28 in 2017 (2-1 at the Sant'Elia). 
• AC Milan have won seven of their last eight matches on the final day of Serie A (one draw), including a 3-0 win over Cagliari at San Siro on August 2020. Cagliari, meanwhile, have lost five of their last six final matches in the flight (one draw). 
• Cagliari are one of the two teams Rafael Leão has scored the most goals against in Serie A: six, level with Fiorentina. The Portuguese forward in currently AC Milan's top scorer in Serie A this season with nine goals. 

WHERE TO WATCH AC MILAN v CAGLIARI
In Italy, the match will be broadcast live on DAZN. To watch it from abroad, you can check the "Where to Watch AC Milan on TV" section under "Abroad". On the Rossoneri's official channels, coverage begins with Matchday on Milan TV, going live at 20:00 CEST right up until kick-off. Afterwards, there will be post-match interviews and Coach Allegri's press conference. Don't miss the full coverage on acmilan.com, the AC Milan Official App, the club's official social media channels, and WhatsApp.

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The referee appointed is Marco Guida from Torre Annunziata, assisted by Fabiano Preti and Filippo Bercigli. The fourth official will be Giovanni Ayroldi. Rosario Abisso is in charge of VAR, with the help of Daniele Chiffi. 

Matchday 38 schedule: Fiorentina 1-1 Atalanta on Friday. Saturday at 18:00 CEST, Bologna 3-3 Inter and at 20:45 CEST Lazio 2-1 Pisa. Sunday at 15:00 CEST Parma v Sassuolo, at 18:00 CEST Napoli v Udinese, at 20:45 CEST Cremonese v Como, Lecce v Genoa, AC Milan v Cagliari, Torino v Juventus and Hellas Verona v Roma.

The current league standings: Inter* 87; Napoli 73; Milan and Roma 70; Como and Juventus 68; Atalanta* 59; Bologna* 56; Lazio* 54; Udinese 50; Sassuolo 49; Torino 44; Parma and Fiorentina* 42; Genoa 41; Cagliari 40; Lecce 35; Cremonese 34; Verona 21; Pisa* 18. ^{(* one match more played)}

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