Real Madrid CF Pulls Even With AC Milan in UEFA Champions League Group Standings
Match Recap
Real Madrid CF and AC Milan played to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a UEFA Champions League Group F match. The result leaves both teams with four points from their first two matches, behind leaders RB Leipzig.
Real Madrid took the lead in the 18th minute through Rodrygo, who finished off a cross from Karim Benzema. AC Milan equalized in the 24th minute through Alexis Saelemaekers, who scored from close range after a pass from Rafael Leao.
Both teams had chances to win the match in the second half, but neither could find a winning goal. Real Madrid came closest when Benzema hit the post in the 70th minute.
Key Points
- Real Madrid and AC Milan are now tied on four points in Group F.
- RB Leipzig leads the group with six points.
- Real Madrid has not won in its last three matches in all competitions.
- AC Milan has won just one of its last five matches in all competitions.
What's Next
Real Madrid will host Osasuna in La Liga on Sunday. AC Milan will host Napoli in Serie A on Saturday.
Analysis
The draw was a disappointing result for both Real Madrid and AC Milan. Real Madrid was the favorite to win the match, but it was unable to break down a stubborn AC Milan defense. AC Milan, meanwhile, will be happy with the point, but it will need to improve its form if it wants to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
The match was also notable for the performance of Rodrygo. The Brazilian winger was a constant threat to the AC Milan defense, and he scored a superb goal to give Real Madrid the lead. Rodrygo is still only 21 years old, but he is already one of the most exciting young players in the world.
Overall, the draw was a fair result. Both teams had their chances to win the match, but neither could find a winning goal. The result leaves Group F wide open, with all four teams still in contention for a place in the knockout stages.
