Milan Stuns Madrid With 3-1 Victory In UEFA Champions League Clash

AC Milan secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Real Madrid in their UEFA Champions League group stage match at the Santiago Bernabéu on November 5, 2024.

The win sees Milan claim all three points, with key performances from Malick Thiaw, Álvaro Morata, and Tijjani Reijnders.

The match got off to an intense start when AC Milan took the lead in the 12th minute. Malick Thiaw scored from close range after a well-placed corner from Christian Pulisic, giving Milan a 1-0 advantage.

Real Madrid quickly responded with a penalty in the 23rd minute. Vinícius Júnior calmly converted the spot kick after Emerson Royal fouled him in the box, leveling the score at 1-1.

The first half saw a flurry of chances from both sides, but it was AC Milan who regained the lead just before halftime. Álvaro Morata netted in the 39th minute, slotting the ball past Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin to make it 2-1. Madrid’s attempts to equalize were stifled by Milan’s defense, and they went into the break trailing by a goal.

In the second half, Real Madrid struggled to break down Milan’s defense, while the visitors took control in the 73rd minute. Tijjani Reijnders sealed the win for AC Milan with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, making it 3-1. Despite several late efforts from Real Madrid, including attempts from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, Milan’s defense held firm.

There were several disruptions during the match, including injury delays, with players like Álvaro Morata and Christian Pulisic receiving medical attention. The match also saw key substitutions, with Real Madrid introducing Dani Ceballos and Rodrygo, but they could not find a way back into the game.

In the final minutes, VAR reviewed a potential goal from Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger, but it was ruled out for offside. The match ended with Real Madrid unable to reduce the deficit, leaving Milan with a well-deserved 3-1 victory.

The win moves AC Milan up in their group standings, while Real Madrid will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming fixtures in the competition.

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