The results of the first round of Real Madrid vs AC Milan in Soccer Champions Tour 2023 will be reviewed by Okezone. Until the first half ended, AC Milan won 2-0 through goals scored by Fikayo Tomori in the 25th minute and Luka Romero (42′), in the match which took place at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Monday (24/7/2023).
The absence of sharp bombers made it difficult for Real Madrid to penetrate AC Milan’s tight defence in the first round. Able to make a breakthrough in the second half, Los Blancos – Real Madrid’s nickname?
Since the whistle sounded, Real Madrid and AC Milan have not been too hot to play the ball. However, both teams can slowly move the ball from foot to foot. In the 7th minute, Real Madrid got an opportunity through Federico Valverde’s long-range shot.
The Uruguayan took a speculative shot from 25 yards. However, the ball still went wide to the right side of AC Milan’s goal, just an inch or two outside the post! Real Madrid have dominated possession so far.
In the 17th minute, it was AC Milan’s turn to get a chance. Lorenzo Colombo almost produced an absolutely brilliant moment! He fired a half volley. Unfortunately, the ball was still high and wide of Real Madrid’s goal.
In the 25th minute, AC Milan managed to open their goal account through Fikayo Tomori’s header. He scored a goal through his head after taking advantage of a corner kick which was released by Christian Pulisic. The position changed to 1-0 for AC Milan.
After winning, AC Milan again got another chance in the 28th minute. Ruben Loftus-Cheek ran right at the Real Madrid backline, and he set up Messias Junior who continued to attack. He took a shot from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, his shot went wide at the far post!
This time, AC Milan’s efforts yielded sweet results. The Rossoneri managed to double their lead in the 42nd minute through Luka Romero’s goal.
The position changed again, AC Milan won 2-0 over Real Madrid until halftime.
Lineups Real Madrid vs AC Milan:
Real Madrid XI (4-4-2): Lunin (GK), L. Vazquez, Militao, N. Fernandez, Mendy, F. Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Camavinga, Kroos, B. Diaz, Joselu. Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
AC Milan XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan (GK), Calabria, Kjaer, Tomori, Florenzi — Reijnders, Loftus-Cheek — Saelemaekers, Pulisic, Leao, Giroud. Coach: Stefano Pioli
