Real Madrid vs AC Milan: Carlo Ancelotti reveals his starting line-up (Official)

Real Madrid returns to the Santiago Bernabéu this Tuesday for the fourth matchday of the UEFA Champions League. After Borussia Dortmund, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will face AC Milan, who are in search of a landmark victory. Here is the starting eleven for the Madrid side.

Just hours before kick-off between Real Madrid and AC Milan, the Madrid coach has revealed his starting eleven. As usual, Carlo Ancelotti unveils his line-up early, aiming to secure the crucial three points in this round. After a week of rest, the Madrid players will have a tough challenge against the Milan side, led by Rafael Leao and Alvaro Morata. Aside from Thibaut Courtois, who is absent due to a muscle injury, most of the squad is available for the Merengues.

The final Madrid starting eleven

In a 4-4-2 formation, Carlo Ancelotti has selected his squad, with Andriy Lunin, of course, in goal. In front of the Ukrainian goalkeeper, we find the central defensive pair of Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao. After the setback suffered in El Clasico, the two centre-backs will have the heavy responsibility of protecting Real Madrid’s goal. To support them in their tasks, Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vazquez will be defending the flanks.

Also under scrutiny for their performance, the Madrid full-backs, especially the captain, will face a big test this Tuesday, particularly as Rafael Leao, who spares no effort to tire defenders with his runs, will be on the opposite side. In midfield, Ancelotti places his trust in veteran Luka Modric to try to dictate the game’s pace alongside Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, who will also be eager to shine and silence his critics.

In attack, it’s the duo of Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé who will need to finish the chances and secure a smooth victory for Real Madrid. With Rodrygo Goes not fully fit after his injury against Dortmund at the end of September, the two Madrid forwards will have to find a way to impress together against the Milan side this Tuesday. Join us in a few hours for a recap of the match.

Real Madrid’s Starting Eleven: Andriy Lunin – Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, Lucas Vazquez, Ferland Mendy – Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric – Jude Bellingham – Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappé.