Watch: Leao gives Milan the lead against Cagliari from Rabiot assist

It took AC Milan some time to get going against Cagliari at the Unipol Domus, but they did get the first goal of the night thanks to Rafael Leao.

Milan started the second half on top after a sluggish opening 45 minutes against Cagliari, and they got themselves in front within five minutes of the restart.

A lovely through ball found Adrien Rabiot’s dart towards the right byline, and his cut-back went all the way to Leao on the far side, who took a touch and fired a shot into the back of the net via a deflection.

📽️ GOAL RAFAEL LEAO!pic.twitter.com/GXYcUB7OZW

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