AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is happy with their winning start.

Milan defeated Bologna on Monday night to kickoff their Serie A campaign.

Cardinale said: "It was a good first game, to kick off the new season, in which we saw the potential of the team to be competitive.

"The season is long, but I am happy to congratulate Stefano Pioli and our boys for the excellent performance.

"We start from here."