Frank Christian
Real Madrid aims to revitalize their campaign by taking on AC Milan in the fourth matchday of this season’s UEFA Champions League.
In their last European battle, Los Blancos overcame a 2-0 deficit to triumph 5-2 against Borussia Dortmund. However, a significant 4-0 defeat against Barcelona in El Clasico last month served as a wake-up call for Carlo Ancelotti and his squad.
AC Milan has also experienced a mixed season but regained some momentum with a narrow 1-0 victory against Monza last weekend after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Napoli.
This match marks Real Madrid’s first game since the Clasico, as their La Liga clash with Valencia was postponed due to severe flooding in the region. A moment of silence will be held prior to the match to remember those impacted by this disaster.
Stay tuned as The Sporting News covers the Real Madrid vs. AC Milan match with live score updates and commentary.
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Live Score of Real Madrid vs. AC Milan
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| Real Madrid | 0 | |
| AC Milan | 0 |
Location: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Official: Slavko Vincic from Slovenia
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Starting Lineups:
Real Madrid (4-3-3 format): 13. Andriy Lunin (GK) — 17. Lucas Vazquez, 3. Eder Militao, 27. Antonio Rudiger, 23. Ferland Mendy — 8. Federico Valverde, 10. Luka Modric, 8. Aurelien Tchouameni — 5. Jude Bellingham, 9. Kylian Mbappe, 7. Vinicius Jr.
AC Milan (4-2-3-1 format): 16. Mike Maignan (GK) — 22. Emerson, 28. Malick Thiaw, 23. Fikayo Tomori, 19. Theo Hernandez — 29. Youssouf Fofana, 14. Tijjani Reijnders — 80. Yunus Musah, 11. Christian Pulisic, 10. Rafael Leao — 7. Alvaro Morata.
Live updates and commentary for Real Madrid vs. AC Milan
20 minutes to kickoff: AC Milan displays support for Valencia amidst the unfortunate disaster in their region.
A todos los valencianos, estamos con vosotros pic.twitter.com/AQJHU0KZaZ
— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 5, 2024
45 minutes to kickoff: Alvaro Morata, familiar with the intensity of playing against Real Madrid, emphasizes that the dire circumstances in Valencia overshadow the match.
He noted to Sky Sport Italia the importance of playing with bravery and respecting the club’s rich history. He remarked, “Performance matters more to us than the outcome; we know our capability against formidable opponents.”
1 hour 20 minutes to kickoff: Madrid reveals their lineup early. The expected backline is set, and Tchouameni and Modric take midfield roles with Bellingham advancing forward. Rodrygo will start from the bench.
Milan has included USMNT’s Yunus Musah, Christian Pulisic, and Rafael Leao in their starting eleven.
2 hours before kickoff: Welcome to the Champions League encounter between Real Madrid and AC Milan, taking place amidst the serious flooding crisis in Spain. Ancelotti acknowledged that football seems trivial during such calamities.
@MrAncelotti pic.twitter.com/x0ECQwFC5y
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) November 4, 2024
Kickoff time for Real Madrid vs. AC Milan
The match will commence in Madrid at 9 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates to other time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Tues, Oct. 5 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Tues, Oct. 5 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Tues, Oct. 5 | 8:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Weds, Oct. 6 | 7:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Weds, Oct. 6 | 1:30 a.m. IST |
Team News: Real Madrid vs. AC Milan
The La Liga entry’s choice to cancel the Valencia match was deemed appropriate by Ancelotti, given the flooding crisis affecting Spain’s eastern regions.
During a cautious press briefing at Valdebebas, Ancelotti emphasized that football is not the priority considering the current climate.
For team updates, Tchouameni and Modric take the field in midfield, and Bellingham is anticipated in a more offensive role. Rodrygo waits on the bench.
First-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois remains unavailable, replaced by Andriy Lunin, while injuries continue to sideline David Alaba and Dani Carvajal through 2025.
Real Madrid Lineup (4-3-3): Lunin (GK) — Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy — Valverde, Modric, Tchouameni — Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid Substitutes: Gonzalez, Mestre, Camavinga, Rodrygo, Guler, Endrick, Vallejo, Ceballos, Garcia, Brahim Diaz
Injuries: Courtois, Alaba, Carvajal
Suspended: None
AC Milan is still missing significant players, including Matteo Gabbia, Ismael Bennacer, and Alessandro Florenzi due to injuries.
Fonseca opted to rest key players in their recent 1-0 win against Monza with a strategy focused on today’s challenge.
Key Players for AC Milan
In the upcoming match in Madrid, AC Milan will feature Fikayo Tomori and Emerson Royal as starters. The squad includes USMNT’s Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah prominently in the attack. A notable decision by manager Fonseca was the exclusion of Portuguese international Rafael Leao from the starting eleven in the previous game against Monza. However, Leao, who has been the subject of transfer rumors linking him to Barcelona, is back in the lineup for today’s game.
Expected AC Milan Formation (4-2-3-1, right to left): Maignan (GK) — Emerson, Thiaw, Tomori, Hernandez — Fofana, Reijnders — Musah, Pulisic, Leao — Morata
Substitutes for AC Milan: Sportiello, Torriani, Calabria, Loftus-Cheek, Okafor, Chukwueze, Pavlovic, Terracciano, Camarda, Abraham
Injuries: Gabbia, Bennacer, Florenzi
Suspensions: None
Streaming and TV Information for Real Madrid vs. AC Milan
Here’s how fans can watch the match in different regions:
In the United States:
- TV Channel: —
- Live Stream: Paramount+, Fubo, ViX, TUDN.com, TUDN App, UniMas
This match is not available for live TV broadcasting but can be streamed on Paramount+.
In Canada:
- TV Channel: —
- Live Stream: DAZN
For Canadian viewers, DAZN holds exclusive live and on-demand rights to all Champions League matches for the 2024/25 season.
DAZN acquired these streaming rights in May 2018, extending their exclusive coverage through 2027.
In Australia:
- TV Channel: —
- Live Stream: Stan Sport
Australian fans can watch the match live exclusively on Stan Sport, which will be covering all 189 Champions League matches this season, along with UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League games.
If the match isn’t available in your region, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help access streaming services securely from anywhere.
In India:
- TV Channel: Sony Ten 5
- Live Stream: Sony LIV, JioTV
Champions League matches in India are primarily streamed via JioTV and Sony LIV for the 2024/25 season, with the rights having been acquired in 2017 and extended until 2027.
Every match of this Champions League season will be available on Sony LIV and televised on JioTV.
In the UK:
- TV Channel: TNT Sports 4
- Live Stream: discovery+
In the UK, the game will air live on TNT Sports 4, with streaming options available through Discovery+ and the Discovery+ App.
