In a shocking turn of events, Real Madrid suffered their second consecutive home loss, falling 3-1 to AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League group stage at the Santiago Bernabeu. This defeat, which follows a 4-0 home thrashing by rivals Barcelona in La Liga, raises questions about the form and consistency of the reigning European champions under Carlo Ancelotti.
Despite an early goal by Milan’s Malick Thiaw, Real Madrid equalized through a penalty from Vinicius Junior, briefly reigniting hopes among the home fans. However, Madrid’s defense faltered as Milan’s Alvaro Morata and Tijjani Reijnders found the net, sealing a well-deserved victory for the Italian side.
This marks Madrid’s second Champions League loss in four games, as they previously suffered a setback away to Lille. The recent defeats reveal challenges in Madrid’s campaign to retain their European title and a need to address defensive issues and missed opportunities.
AC Milan, meanwhile, has had a mixed season, with only one win from their first three Champions League matches. They currently sit seventh in Serie A, trailing Napoli by eight points. Real Madrid also faces scrutiny in their domestic league, where they are nine points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
As Madrid prepares for upcoming matches, questions loom over Ancelotti’s strategies and the team’s ability to regain form. With wasted chances and lackluster displays becoming a recurring theme, the pressure is mounting for Madrid to turn things around.
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