AC Milan vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Starting XIs - Who Will Reign Supreme at San Siro?
It's finally here! The Champions League clash between AC Milan and Real Madrid is upon us, and the Rossoneri will be hoping to pull off an upset on home turf.
Here's the lowdown on the confirmed starting XIs:
AC Milan
The Rossoneri will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing Serie A draw against Roma. Stefano Pioli has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with the key players in their usual positions:
- Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
- Defense: Theo Hernandez, Fikayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu, Davide Calabria
- Midfield: Sandro Tonali, Ismael Bennacer
- Attack: Rafael Leao, Brahim Diaz, Alexis Saelemaekers
- Striker: Olivier Giroud
Real Madrid
The defending Champions League champions will be hoping to continue their strong start to the season. Carlo Ancelotti has gone with a familiar 4-3-3 formation, with some big names in the starting lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defense: Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal
- Midfield: Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga
- Attack: Vinicius Junior, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo
The key battles to watch:
- Leao vs Carvajal: The pace of Leao is a nightmare for any defender, and Carvajal will have his hands full.
- Benzema vs Tomori: These two are titans of the game, and their duel in the heart of the defense will be crucial.
- Tonali vs Modric: A battle of midfield maestros. The winner of this clash could control the tempo of the game.
It's going to be a cracking match! Both teams are filled with world-class talent, and the atmosphere at the San Siro is going to be electric.
Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments below!
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