AC Milan started the new year with a convincing victory after beating Cagliari 4-1 in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia.

San Siro full of Milan fansPhoto: Fabrizio Andrea Bertani / Zuma Press / Profimedia

Milan – Cagliari 4-1, 1/8 finals of the Italian Cup

The Milanese had to complete a simple formality at Cagliari, a team on the brink of relegation to Serie A.

Luka Jovic scored a brace in the 29th and 42nd minutes as Milan went into the break with a comfortable lead.

In the second half, Chaka Traore extended the lead five minutes after the restart and the visitors only scored in the 88th minute thanks to Azza.

Rafa Leao closed the scoring with a goal in the second minute of overtime.

Milan will meet the winner of Atalanta and Sassuolo in the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia.

The Rossoneri have five trophies to their credit, the last of which was won 21 years ago, in the 2002-2003 season.

The best in the final of the Italian Cup

Inter – Bologna 1-2

Fiorentina – Parma 3-2

Milan – Cagliari 4-1

Lazio – Genoa 1-0

Napoli – Frosinone 0-4

Atalanta – Sassuolo / Wednesday 19:00

Roma – Cremonese / Wednesday 22:00

Juventus – Salernitana / Thursday 22:00