Rafael Leao's Explosive Return Propels AC Milan in Thrilling Cagliari Draw

Rafael Leao, after being unexpectedly benched, made a remarkable return by scoring twice and assisting in AC Milan's 3-3 draw against Cagliari in Serie A. Despite their Champions League victory against Real Madrid, Milan struggled against relegation-threatened Cagliari, with key performances from Leao and newcomer Francesco Camarda.

In a thrilling Serie A matchup, Rafael Leao made a striking return to AC Milan's lineup, scoring twice and assisting in their 3-3 draw with Cagliari.

Despite securing a win at Real Madrid days earlier, Milan faced challenges from relegation-threatened Cagliari, with young Francesco Camarda making his mark. Leao, initially benched, emerged as the standout player with his dynamic contributions.

His remarkable performance included a lobbed goal and a skillful dribble around the goalkeeper, pushing Milan forward before Cagliari's Gabriele Zappa matched with his own brace. Milan remains three points shy of Juventus, intensifying the Serie A race.

(With inputs from agencies.)