The reigning European champions were defeated on a day of completely underwhelming play.Real Madrid

 

Real Madrid vs AC Milan match progressThe confrontation between Real Madrid vs AC Milan started quite slowly when both teams prioritized ball control and maintained the game without any clear attacking intentions. It was not until the 13th minute that the two teams created the first notable opportunity, when Milan had a sharp attack on Courtois’ goal.

The match was quite boring when both teams were not interested in attacking – Photo: InternetThe first half ended without any goals being scored, however, just 10 minutes after the second half started, a surprise happened, in a quick counter-attack, AC Milan players broke through the middle to tear apart Real’s defense, before the ball reached Chukwueze’s feet.

The player born in 1999 fired a tricky shot that defeated substitute goalkeeper Lunin. 1-0 for Milan.

Chukwueze opened the scoring for AC Milan – Photo: InternetIn the remaining minutes of the match, Real poured forward to find an equalizer, but on a lackluster performance from rookie Endrick, a goal became a luxury for coach Ancelotti and his team.

Not only that, Real was also constantly threatened by counter-attacks from Milan. However, no more goals were scored.Main lineup for Real Madrid vs AC Milan

Real Madrid: Courtois; Vazquez, Vallejo, Rudiger, Garcia; Ceballos, Paz, Guler; Diaz, Endrick, Latasa.

AC Milan: Torriani; Calabria, Tomori, Gabbia, Terracciano; Pobega, Bennacer; Chukwueze, Loftus-Cheek, Saelemaekers; Colombo.

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Man of the MatchSamuel Chukwueze was voted Man of the Match for scoring the only goal of the match.