Match report

AC Milan Defeats Bari 2–0 in Coppa Italia

AC Milan
AC Milan
2–0
FT
Bari
Bari
Aug 17, 2025

AC Milan displayed impressive form to defeat Bari 2–0 in their Coppa Italia match on August 17th, 2025. Goals from R. Leao and C. Pulisic were crucial as the Rossoneri maintained their momentum in the competition. Despite a yellow card for P. Estupinan early in the game, AC Milan's defense remained solid throughout the match, securing a clean sheet against Bari.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AC Milan 2–0 Bari
  • • Goals: R. Leao (14'), C. Pulisic (48')
  • • Yellow Card: P. Estupinan (AC Milan)
  • • Assists: F. Tomori, Santiago Giménez

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 23 F. Tomori (D)
  • 46 M. Gabbia (D)
  • 31 S. Pavlovic (D)
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)
  • 19 Y. Fofana (M)
  • 4 S. Ricci (M)
  • 8 R. Loftus-Cheek (M)
  • 2 P. Estupinan (M)
  • 11 C. Pulisic (F)
  • 10 R. Leao (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 M. Pittarella
  • 1 P. Terracciano
  • 24 Z. Athekame
  • 33 D. Bartesaghi
  • 5 K. De Winter
  • 34 V. Vladimirov
  • 20 A. Jimenez
  • 30 A. Jashari
  • 14 L. Modric
  • 80 Y. Musah
  • 21 S. Chukwueze
  • 7 S. Gimenez
  • 17 N. Okafor

Bari

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (D)
  • 23 F. Vicari (D)
  • 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
  • 93 M. Dorval (D)
  • 10 N. Bellomo (M)
  • 27 M. Braunoder (M)
  • 8 R. Pagano (M)
  • 20 G. Pereiro (F)
  • 11 G. Moncini (F)
  • 7 G. Sibilli (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 P. De Lucci
  • 1 M. Pissardo
  • 15 S. Kassama
  • 30 M. Mane
  • 76 I. Mavraj
  • 25 R. Pucino
  • 3 A. Tripaldelli
  • 14 V. Onofrietti
  • 29 M. Verreth
  • 9 C. Gytkjaer
  • 18 G. Manzari
  • 21 A. Partipilo
  • 17 E. Rao

Timeline

  1. AC Milan
    14' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Leao · Assist: F. Tomori
  2. AC Milan
    17' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Leao · On: Santiago Giménez
  3. AC Milan
    21' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    P. Estupinan

    Foul

  4. AC Milan
    48' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Pulisic · Assist: Santiago Giménez
  5. Bari
    52' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Bellomo · On: Matthias Verreth
  6. Bari
    52' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Pereiro · On: E. Rao
  7. AC Milan
    66' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: A. Jashari
  8. AC Milan
    66' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Ricci · On: L. Modrić
  9. AC Milan
    66' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: Yunus Musah
  10. Bari
    67' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Pagano · On: A. Partipilo
  11. AC Milan
    81' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alexis Saelemaekers · On: Noah Okafor
  12. Bari
    81' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Dorval · On: A. Tripaldelli

Match Stats

Stat AC Milan Bari
Fouls 14 6
Pass Accuracy 92% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 6
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 654 352
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 11 0
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 604 296
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 12 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rafael Leao's early goal in the 14th minute set AC Milan on course for victory and gave them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Cristian Pulisic's second goal at the half-hour mark (48') sealed AC Milan's dominance, ensuring their advancement in the Coppa Italia.