AC Milan beat Real Madrid 3-1 in an amazing UEFA Champions League game at the Santiago Bernabéu, therefore giving the visitors a major triumph. Malick Thiaw started Milan’s scoring in the 12th minute; then, after Vinicius Junior equalised with a penalty in the 39th minute, Álvaro Morata added to their advantage. In the 73rd minute, Tijjani Reijnders clinched the victory with a goal. Madrid’s performance placed them in a vulnerable position in the tournament rankings even if they dominated possession and tried more attempts.
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Carlo Ancelotti makes huge statement on Real Madrid’s struggles after a disappointing loss against AC Milan
There were plenty of jeers at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday.
Before the match, when the Champions League anthem was played. And after the match, when Real Madrid saw its 15-game unbeaten run at home in the Champions League come to an end.
Madrid fans still appeared upset by Vinícius Júnior not winning the Ballon d’Or ceremony, and also with yet another poor performance by the team.
Madrid followed up its 4-0 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league “clasico” with a 3-1 defeat against AC Milan in the Champions League, and coach Carlo Ancelotti didn’t hide his concerns.
Madrid, the European powerhouse that has a record 15 Champions League titles, has now conceded seven goals in four matches in the competition, with its other loss coming in a 1-0 defeat at Lille. It has trailed in its last three games in the competition, though it rallied to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in its other home game after conceding first.
The result left Madrid in 17th place in the 36-team league phase of the Champions League. Madrid midfielder Luka Modric said:
The defense has been a problem for Madrid, which has conceded 10 goals in its last four matches.
The attack also faltered, with Kylian Mbappé again failing to click with teammates Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo up front.
Before the match, Madrid fans loudly jeered when UEFA’s Champions League anthem was played. That came after the club decided not to attend the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony last week when Vinícius Júnior did not win the prestigious prize, although fans had also previously booed the anthem at times.
(With AP Inputs)
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