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Serie A round-up: Paul Pogba scores for Juventus, AC Milan beat Roma

Paul Pogba celebrates after giving Juve the lead
Image: Paul Pogba celebrates after giving Juve the lead

Paul Pogba scored on his return for Juventus as the Serie A champions prepared for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at Real Madrid with a 1-1 draw against Cagliari on Saturday.

The French midfielder returned to action after a two-month injury absence to give Juve the lead on the stroke of half-time.

Luca Rossettini denied the Bianconeri all three points with a late equaliser which keeps Cagliari's hopes of avoiding relegation alive, but it was a painless goal to concede for a Juve side who now turn their focus to Wednesday's trip to Madrid, where they will defend a 2-1 lead.

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AC Milan picked up their first win in more than a month to deal Roma's Champions League qualification hopes a blow at the San Siro with a 2-1 victory.

Marco Van Ginkel's first goal in Italian football gave the Rossoneri the lead before Mattia Destro, on loan at Milan from Roma, scored against his employers to double the hosts' advantage.

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Francesco Totti pulled one back from the penalty spot, but the Giallorossi could not find an equaliser as they missed an opportunity to consolidate second spot, allowing city rivals Lazio the opportunity to overtake them and Napoli to close to within two points on Sunday.

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