AC Milan vs Bari Coppa Italia: Preview, Lineups, & Where to Watch

AC Milan is set to kick off their new 2025-26 season against Serie B side Bari in the first round of the Coppa Italia. The highly anticipated match will take place at the iconic San Siro stadium in Milan. For viewers in India, the game is scheduled for the early hours of Monday, August 18, 2025, at 12:45 AM IST.

This match marks the official return of manager Massimiliano Allegri for his second stint with the club, although he will be watching from the stands due to a suspension. It is a crucial first test for the Milan side, who are looking to begin their campaign on a high note after missing out on European competition last season. The team is buzzing with new energy, thanks to several new signings, including the legendary Luka Modrić.

Bari, on the other hand, comes into this game as the underdog. The Serie B team, now managed by Fabio Caserta, will be determined to put up a strong fight and cause an upset at one of football’s most famous grounds. For them, it is a massive opportunity to make a statement against a top-tier opponent.

Looking at their past encounters, AC Milan has a clear advantage.

AC Milan vs Bari Lineups:

AC Milan possible Lineups Against Bari: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Ricci, Modric, Musah, Estupinan; Leao, Gimenez.

Bari XI: Radunović, Pucino, Vicari, Mantovani, Oliveri, Maita, Benali, Obaretin, Bonfanti, Dorval, Lasagna.

Form & Head to Head History

• AC Milan form: In the last 5 matches, AC Milan won 2, drew 1 and lost 2, scoring 15 goals and conceding 8 goals.
• Bari form: In the last 5 matches, Bari won 3, drew 1 and lost 1, scoring 23 goals and conceding 3 goals.
• Head-to-head history: In the last 5 matches, AC Milan won 4 and drew 1 against Bari.

Where to Watch AC Milan vs Bari Coppa Italia Match?

Football fans can watch the match live on YouTube. For audiences in the USA, the game will be available on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video. Unfortunately, there will be no live stream or TV broadcast of the AC Milan vs Bari Coppa Italia match in India.