Real Madrid vs Milan: Champions League Preview

Carlo Ancelotti faces a sentimental reunion on Tuesday night as Real Madrid hosts his former club, Milan, in the Champions League group stage. A legend at Milan for his successes both as a player and manager, Ancelotti has now established himself as a fixture in Madrid’s rich Champions League history. Despite his celebrated career, the start of the 2024/25 season hasn’t been entirely smooth for him.

Recent Setbacks and the Road Ahead

Madrid’s preparation for this clash was impacted by the recent tragic events in southern Spain, which led to the postponement of their La Liga match against Valencia. Their last appearance, a heavy 4-0 defeat to Barcelona on October 26 in El Clasico, remains fresh in fans’ minds. However, with two victories in their first three group games, Madrid’s spirits were recently lifted by a thrilling 5-2 comeback win against Borussia Dortmund, led by Vinicius Junior.

Meanwhile, Paulo Fonseca’s tenure at Milan has been a rollercoaster, with inconsistent domestic performances leaving them seventh in Serie A. Milan’s first Champions League win came on Matchday 3 with a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge, following losses to Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen.

Match Details: Real Madrid vs Milan:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
• Date: Tuesday, 5 November
• Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Referee: Slavko Vincic (SVN)
• VAR: Pol van Boekel (NED)

Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)

• Real Madrid: 2 wins
• Milan: 1 win
• Draws: 2
• Last Meeting: Milan 2-2 Real Madrid (3 November 2010, Champions League)

Current Form

• Real Madrid: Recently lost 4-0 to Barcelona but previously defeated Borussia Dortmund 5-2.
• Milan: Defeated Monza 1-0 on November 2, showing a mix of wins and losses.

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