In a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu, AC Milan secured a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid, showcasing their strength in the UEFA Champions League. The match began with an early goal from Milan’s Malick Thiaw, who headed in from close range following a corner taken by Christian Pulisic in the 12th minute.

Real Madrid equalized shortly after when Vinícius Júnior converted a penalty in the 23rd minute, sending the ball straight to the center of the goal. However, Milan responded swiftly, regaining the lead with Álvaro Morata’s close-range strike in the 39th minute.

As the second half unfolded, Tijjani Reijnders put the game beyond Madrid’s reach with a well-placed shot in the 73rd minute, assisted by Rafael Leão. Despite several substitutions and attempts from Real Madrid to change the momentum, including the introduction of Fran García and Rodrygo, they couldn’t find a way back into the match.

With this victory, AC Milan solidifies their position in the Champions League standings, while Real Madrid faces challenges as they seek to regain their footing in the competition. The match concluded with a flurry of yellow cards as both teams battled fiercely, but it was Milan who emerged triumphant on this occasion.