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Can AC Milan Stop Real Madrid's Five-Game Winning Streak?
Milan travel to Spain, where they will face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, with the possibility of progressing to the quarterfinals at stake in the next month.Pundits believe that AC Milan will have a difficult time defeating Los Blancos, as they are now in poor form, having lost four consecutive games in all competitions.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, is in excellent form, having won their last five games while holding a 13-point lead at the top of La Liga, where they have only lost once all season.
Can Milan upset the odds?
Milan will need to be at their best to beat Real Madrid, and they will need to find a way to stop Karim Benzema, who has been in excellent form for Los Blancos this season, scoring 26 goals in 33 appearances.
They will also need to be wary of Vinicius Jr., who has been one of the most dangerous wingers in Europe this season. The Brazilian has scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in 33 appearances for Real Madrid this season.
Milan's Team News
Milan will be without the services of several key players for the match against Real Madrid. Fikayo Tomori is out with a thigh injury, while Ismael Bennacer and Mike Maignan are both doubtful.
However, Stefano Pioli has a number of options to choose from in attack, with Olivier Giroud, Rafael Leao, and Ante Rebic all available.
Real Madrid's Team News
Real Madrid will be without the services of Eden Hazard and Ferland Mendy for the match against Milan. Both players are out with injuries.
However, Carlo Ancelotti has a number of options to choose from in attack, with Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr., and Marco Asensio all available.
