Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League ambitions suffered a significant setback as AC Milan secured a stunning 3-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Italian giants rebounded from an early penalty equalizer to claim a memorable victory.
Malick Thiaw headed Milan into the lead, but Vinicius Jr. leveled from the spot after Emerson Royal’s foul. Alvaro Morata, a former Madrid player, restored Milan’s lead before halftime, capitalizing on Rafael Leao’s saved shot.
Tijjani Reijnders sealed the win with a third goal, leaving Madrid reeling. Despite a late surge, Carlo Ancelotti’s side couldn’t mount a comeback.
The defeat marks Madrid’s second Champions League loss this season, while AC Milan’s triumph boosts their group stage prospects under Paulo Fonseca.
