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Real Madrid vs. Milan: Live Coverage of Champions League Match Day 4
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Real Madrid and AC Milan will face off in a highly anticipated Champions League group stage match on Match Day 4. The game is scheduled to take place at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 9:00 PM CEST. Both teams are looking to secure a victory to improve their chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the competition. Follow this blog for live updates and commentary throughout the match.
Preview
Real Madrid currently leads Group F with 9 points from three matches, while Milan is in second place with 4 points. A win for Real Madrid would put them in a strong position to progress to the next round, while a win for Milan would keep their hopes alive. Both teams have a strong attacking lineup, with Real Madrid led by Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior and Milan led by Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud. The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having a chance to win.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid will be looking to continue their impressive start to the season when they host Milan. The Spanish giants have won four of their five matches in all competitions so far this season, including a 2-0 victory over Barcelona in La Liga. Real Madrid will be confident of victory against Milan, but they will need to be careful not to underestimate their opponents.
AC Milan
AC Milan will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Chelsea in their last Champions League match. The Italian giants will need to be at their best if they want to get a result against Real Madrid. Milan has a good record against Real Madrid, having won their last three meetings. However, Real Madrid will be the favorites for this match, and Milan will need to produce a special performance if they want to win.
Lineups
The lineups for the match have been announced, with Real Madrid making several changes to the team that started against Barcelona. Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal return to the defense, while Toni Kroos and Federico Valverde start in midfield. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior lead the line for Real Madrid.
Milan has also made several changes to the team that started against Chelsea. Fikayo Tomori and Simon Kjaer start in defense, while Ismael Bennacer and Sandro Tonali start in midfield. Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud lead the line for Milan.
The match has started, and Real Madrid has made a bright start. They have had the majority of possession and have created several chances. Milan has been dangerous on the counterattack, but they have yet to create a clear-cut chance.
10 minutes
Real Madrid has taken the lead! Vinicius Junior has scored a brilliant goal, cutting inside from the left flank and firing a low shot into the bottom corner.
20 minutes
Milan has responded well to going behind, and they have had a few chances to equalize. However, Real Madrid has defended well and has kept the Italian side at bay.
30 minutes
Real Madrid has doubled their lead! Karim Benzema has scored a tap-in after Vinicius Junior has squared the ball to him from the left flank.
40 minutes
Milan has pulled a goal back! Rafael Leao has scored a stunning goal, curling a shot into the top corner from the edge of the area.
45 minutes
Half-time! Real Madrid leads Milan 2-1 at the break. It has been a pulsating match, with both teams playing some excellent football. Milan will need to score at least twice in the second half if they want to get something from the match.
Second half
The second half has started, and Milan has made a positive start. They have had a few chances to equalize, but Real Madrid has defended well.
55 minutes
Real Madrid has scored again! Vinicius Junior has scored his second goal of the match, finishing off a brilliant move by the Spanish giants.
65 minutes
Milan has scored again! Fikayo Tomori has headed home from a corner to make it 3-2. The Italian side is now right back in the match.
75 minutes
Real Madrid has restored their two-goal lead! Karim Benzema has scored his second goal of the match, finishing off a fine move by the Spanish giants.
85 minutes
The match is now entering its final stages, and Real Madrid is looking to see out the victory. Milan are still pushing for a goal, but Real Madrid is defending well.
90 minutes
Full-time! Real Madrid has beaten Milan 4-2 in a thrilling Champions League match. The Spanish giants were in control for most of the game, and they deserved to win. Milan will be disappointed with the result, but they can still qualify for the knockout stage of the competition if they win their remaining matches.