Failed to rehabilitating after El Clásico: Real lost to Milan at the Bernabéu
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
In the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Real Madrid hosted AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu. Coming off a painful 0-4 loss to Barcelona in El Clásico, the Blancos were eager to bounce back and give their fans a victory.
However, things didn’t go as planned for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Right from the kickoff, Milan appeared sharper and more dangerous. The visitors struck first in the 12th minute, with Malick Thiaw putting them ahead. Real responded with a penalty goal from Vinícius Júnior in the 23rd minute.
But just before halftime, Álvaro Morata restored Milan’s lead, scoring against his former club for the third time — a record for a former player facing Real Madrid.
In the second half, Milan continued to assert their dominance. Tijjani Reijnders delivered the final blow in the 73rd minute, securing a 3-1 victory for the Rossoneri.
This result marks Real Madrid’s second consecutive defeat with a combined score of 1-7, putting Ancelotti’s team in a challenging position moving forward.
After 4 rounds of the Champions League, Real Madrid and Milan have six points each.
- Champions League, Round 4
Real Madrid 1-3 AC Milan
Goals: Vinícius Júnior (23' penalty) – Thiaw (12'), Morata (39'), Reijnders (73')
