KOLKATA:- Real Madrid’s struggles deepened as they suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat to AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu. This loss marks their second consecutive home defeat and third overall this season.
Madrid dominated early, with Mbappe narrowly missing two goals. However, Milan capitalized on a counter-attack, taking the lead through Malik Thiao’s 12th-minute header.
Vinicius equalized with a Panenka-style penalty kick in the 23rd minute, but Milan regained the lead before halftime courtesy of Alvaro Morata’s strike.
Vinicius took the penalty a little after the attack. Vinicius equalized with a spot kick shot by Panenka in the 23rd minute of the match. Real was trying to get back to parity. However, they could not make much use of Milan’s determination. Milan’s confidence increased greatly after getting the first goal. As a result, even if Real could not, in the 38th minute, Milan moved forward, leaving Madrid in despair again.
The attack was made by the mistake of Real, the Italian club. At the beginning, however, Real goalkeeper Andrei Lunin blocked Rafael Liao’s shot. However, Alvaro Morata put the team ahead by scoring in the second attempt. In the 43rd minute, Mbappe got the ball and entered the Milan box with great speed. However, due to Milan goalkeeper Mike Manian’s determination, Real did not return to parity. Real has to go to the break from behind. Real made two changes after the break. Aurelien Chuameni was replaced by Brahim Diaz and Fede Valverde was replaced by Eduardo Kamavinga.
Real jumped for the goal from the start with two changes. Also creates quick opportunities. However, it was not enough for the goal. On the other hand, Milan continued to shake Real in one counter-attack. They were very close to the goal several times but could not increase the gap. However, as the match progressed, Real’s frustration was increasing. Mbappé-Vinicius’ attempts one after the other did not see the face of light. Even if Real’s efforts did not see the face of light, Milan did not make a mistake. Tijani Rainers put Milan ahead once again by exposing the weakness of Real’s defence in a great attack. Losing 3-1, Real was shocked.
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Despite two changes at halftime, Real couldn’t find their rhythm. Milan continued to threaten on counter-attacks and sealed the win with Tijani Reijnders’ goal.
Real’s frustration grew as Mbappe and Vinicius’s efforts went unrewarded. Antonio Rudiger’s late goal was ruled out for offside, summing up Madrid’s dismal night.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team faces increasing pressure after this latest setback. The defeat raises concerns about Real’s ability to bounce back from their recent slump.
The Spanish giants must regroup quickly to salvage their season. For now, Milan celebrates a stunning victory over one of Europe’s top clubs.
