Álvaro Morata has proven himself to be a true specialist of the “ex” law once again: this time, in the clash between Real Madrid and AC Milan, he netted the decisive goal to make it 2-1 for the Italian side.
The Spanish striker shows no signs of slowing down whenever he faces the club that gave him his footballing life, where he also rose through the youth ranks. In the Champions League matchday four encounter, Morata scored the 2-1 for Milan and celebrated by twirling his finger to simulate a mustache. This marks the seventh time he has scored against Real Madrid, previously doing so with Juventus and Atlético Madrid.
It is not an exaggeration to say that Real Madrid and AC Milan are two of the strongest, most pivotal, and victorious clubs in the history of European football. This Tuesday, these giants will clash in a match that finds them in different circumstances, yet the weight and tradition of their badges will be an additional spice in the game.
The Merengues suffered a crushing defeat in the Klassiker against Barcelona, and the weekend brought no respite as their match against Valencia was suspended. Despite recent setbacks, they remain second in LaLiga, and a win against the Lombards would put them in an excellent position in the Champions League group stage.
On the other hand, AC Milan finds itself in a somewhat more concerning position in the Serie A table, currently sitting seventh. Their European campaign has not started well either, having lost two games and won one, putting them far from direct qualification spots for the next phase.
Paulo Fonseca’s team is still searching for their best form, but against Real Madrid, they will not have the luxury of experimentation and must go in fully focused to seek a favorable result.
Real Madrid will be able to take advantage of the rest that their players had over the weekend due to the local activity’s suspension, which allowed for a breather for key players such as Uruguayan Federico Valverde, who had been important to their rhythm. On a Champions League night, the Falcon will look to make his mark in the match and assist the team from wherever possible.
