Photos by Arroyo Moreno and Marco Luzzani/Getty Images.
One of tonight’s Champions League highlights will see Real Madrid host AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The teams have serious European pedigree having won the competition a combined total of 22 times. Both giants will try to make a statement tonight.
However, neither team has excelled in Europe so far this season. Los Blancos sit in 12th place on six points with Milan further down in 25th with just three points after their most recent easy 3-1 win over Club Brugge.
Knowing the impact the three points would have on their league standings, both teams will be desperate to put in strong performances as they look to establish themselves as contenders to reach the last eight.
HOW MUCH?! — Check out the ridiculous contract Kyle Walker has offered Al-Ahli.
Ahead of the match, which kicks off at 8pm (UK time), Carlo Ancelotti and Paulo Fonseca have named their starters.
Real Madrid lineup
Ballon d’Or runner-up Vini Jr starts alongside Kylian Mbappe up front, but at the expense of Rodrygo. The Brazilian had started two of Madrid’s previous Champions League games but has dropped to the bench for tonight’s game.
?? Our starting XI!
? @acmilan #UCL pic.twitter.com/892e9RoI9E— Real Madrid CF ???? (@realmadridden) November 5, 2024
Lineup of AC Milan
On the other hand, the big topic of conversation is the return of Rafael Leao to Fonseca’s starting line-up.
The Portuguese winger had been left out of three of his manager’s last eleven, but is back in action tonight.
Your AC Milan from 11 o’clock for a great night at the Bernabéu?#RealMilan #UCL #AlwaysMilan pic.twitter.com/bWtiWW6kkF
— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 5, 2024
