Real Madrid looks to bounce back after a rough start, with Milan eager to seize an opportunity
Carlo Ancelotti is set for an emotional clash against his former club, AC Milan, as Real Madrid hosts the Rossoneri in a high-stakes Champions League match on Tuesday night. The celebrated manager, who won the European title as both a player and manager with Milan, remains beloved in Milan, but he now aims to secure a critical win for Real Madrid amidst a challenging season start.
Madrid’s recent 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico on October 26 left them reeling, with their weekend match against Valencia postponed due to tragic events in southern Spain. Before that loss, Madrid had enjoyed a thrilling 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund, led by Vinicius Junior’s heroics. Ancelotti’s squad enters this match having won two of their first three games in the league phase.
Milan, under new manager Paulo Fonseca, has also experienced ups and downs. Currently sitting seventh in Serie A, they come into Tuesday’s match with a boost, having clinched their first Champions League league phase win against Club Brugge, following losses to Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen.
Ancelotti will welcome the return of Rodrygo after an injury, likely joining Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe in a formidable Madrid front line. Midfield veteran Luka Modric is set to bolster the team, though concerns linger over Federico Valverde’s recent workload. Despite some reinforcements, Madrid remains without key players Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba, and Dani Carvajal.
On the Milan side, Alvaro Morata is expected to lead the attack, with Tammy Abraham available but not likely to start. The Rossoneri are still missing Alessandro Florenzi, Luka Jovic, Mattia Gabbia, and influential midfielder Ismael Bennacer. However, Rafael Leao appears back to his electrifying best and is set to join Morata and Christian Pulisic up front.
Madrid may face moments of pressure from Milan, but the strength and depth of Ancelotti’s side—especially following their unexpected break—are likely to prove decisive.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Milan
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