Un Maldini ends 35‑year wait as Daniel scores against Juventus

Daniel Maldini gave Cagliari a 1‑0 victory over the Vecchia Signora on 11 October 2026, becoming the first Maldini to score against Juventus since his father, Paolo, found the net for Milan on 5 May 1991. The strike broke a 35‑year family drought in Turin.

Triangular move ends with Maldini finish

The build‑up began with a quick triangulation between Daniel Maldini and Adam Obert. Maldini’s initial shot was blocked, the rebound fell to Paul Mendy, who turned his back to goal and laid the ball into Maldini’s path. The forward sprinted forward and slipped the ball past goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

The goal revived a legacy that spans three generations. Cesare Maldini, the family patriarch, left his mark as a player and coach, but it was Paolo Maldini who last scored against the Vecchia Signora in a Milan triumph. Daniel’s strike therefore adds a new chapter to the Maldini‑Juventus narrative.

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Off‑field incident follows historic strike

Later that week Daniel Maldini suffered a road accident in Milan and tested positive in an alcohol control. The incident was reported without further detail on any suspension.

The story was added as a preferred source on Google and was published on Futbol, highlighting the historic nature of the moment. Both platforms noted the rarity of a Maldini name appearing against Juventus after more than three decades.

With the name reappearing in the records of the Vecchia Signora, the Signora once again faced a Maldini on the scoresheet. The Cagliari forward’s celebration underscored the enduring influence of the Maldini family in Italian football.