Milan Start Giménez and Nkunku as Win Would Secure Champions League
A victory tonight would mathematically clinch a top‑four finish and Champions League football next season.
Overview
- AC Milan must beat Cagliari at San Siro on Sunday, May 24, 2026 to guarantee a top‑four finish and automatic Champions League qualification.
- Serie A’s official sheet names Santiago Giménez and Christopher Nkunku as Milan’s forwards while Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic are on the bench.
- Luka Modrić is available on the bench with a protective mask after returning to group training following facial surgery.
- Cagliari arrive with no survival pressure after securing safety last week and their starting XI is confirmed for the trip to Milan.
- The club will debut the 2026/27 home kit and offer full live coverage on Milan TV, and the result could shape transfer and managerial decisions at season’s end.