MILAN (AP) — An apparent injury to Rafael Leão made it a bittersweet season debut for AC Milan as the Portugal winger and United States international Christian Pulisic both scored in a 2-0 win over Serie B side Bari in the opening round of the Italian Cup on Sunday.

Leão appeared to injure his right calf after celebrating his headed goal early on and had to be substituted.

Pulisic, meanwhile, followed up a shot off the crossbar in the first half by finishing off an exchange with Santiago Gimenez — who came on for Leão — shortly after the break at the San Siro.

Newly signed Luka Modric came on in the 66th for his Milan debut at age 39. The former Ballon d’Or winner joined the seven-time European champion in July after 13 seasons with Real Madrid.

Massimiliano Allegri , who was re

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