Gallery: ‘Time to get serious’, ‘Max challenges Bari’ – Today’s front pages in Italy

The start of the 2025-26 season is upon us! This evening, AC Milan will take on Bari in the Coppa Italia preliminaries and as expected, the newspapers highlighted the game on the front pages. 

A lot has changed since the final game of 2024-25, from significant player departures to a head coach switch. In short, we are looking at a completely new Milan and enthusiasm has somewhat been restored among the fans.

Having said that, the Rossoneri need to start strong today with a win against Bari. The Serie B side are certainly the underdogs, especially since the game will be played at San Siro, and Max Allegri’s men must make the most of the opportunity.

Of course, the newspapers highlighted the game on the front pages this morning, focusing above all on Allegri’s return and the 66k expected at the stadium. ,

The front pages

Gazzetta dello Sport

👊 “Milan, it’s time to get serious. Bari at 21:15, Leao to lead the attack.”

🏟 “The Allegri effect: 66k at San Siro. The head coach is suspended and will be in the stands.”

Corriere dello Sport

🔜 “Leao awaits Hojlund. At 21:15, Max challenges Bari: Rafa as a false 9.”

Tuttosport

📆 “Allegri returns after 4,325 days. Milan at max speed, 65k at San Siro!”

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