Real Madrid take on AC Milan at the Bernabeu on Tuesday in the fourth round of the Champions League. After a resounding victory over Borussia Dortmund, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are aiming to repeat the feat against the rebellious Rossoneri, who have made their intentions clear with 24 hours to go.
This is the clash that best defines the Champions League! The two most successful teams in the competition go head-to-head at the Bernabeu this Tuesday evening for the fourth round of matches. After victories over Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid are looking to record their third home win in the Champions League.
But against AC Milan, Carlo Ancelotti’s men must be cautious. Currently struggling in the Champions League with just three points from three games (one win and two defeats), the Rossoneri are keen to spring a surprise at the Bernabeu if they are to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the last 16. This tense situation is exacerbated by their uncertain position in Serie A, where they languish in 7th place with 17 points from a possible 30. Despite this delicate situation, Milan seem ready to take on Madrid.
Invigorated by a win, Milan issue a serious warning to Real Madrid
Milan took a breath of fresh air by beating Monza 1-0 on the final day of the season. It was a crucial victory for Paulo Fonseca’s men, and one that means they can go into their clash with Real Madrid with more confidence than they have had in a long time.
‘We’re going to Madrid to win. We’ll play without fear. They have great players, but we’re strong too,’ defender Malick Thiaw told AC Milan’s official media. A sentiment echoed by Youssouf Fofana, who insists that this match is vital if they are to improve their European standing. ‘It doesn’t matter if it’s Real Madrid. We need points. I hope it will be a great night for us.’
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Tension is also mounting around Rafael Leão, whose relationship with coach Paulo Fonseca currently appears to be strained. the Lusitanian coach makes no secret of his optimism. ‘I’m a great believer in teamwork. Rafael has to play like the others, as a team. It’s this cohesion that will enable us to succeed’. A starter in the last three Serie A games, Leão seems to have regained some consistency, but the expectations surrounding his performance at the Bernabéu are enormous.
Fonseca even tried to play down the stakes against Real Madrid. ‘I get excited before every game, regardless of the opponent. It’s important that the whole team stays focused and united,’ added the former Losc coach.
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