In a stunning turn of events, AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca led his team to a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night. This victory marks Milan’s first win against Real Madrid in 15 years and is a significant milestone for the club.
Fonseca was full of praise for his players, highlighting their courage and determination to play their style of football without fear. “We won because the players had the courage to come here and not be afraid of anything, trying to play our game,” Fonseca told reporters after the match.
The match saw Milan take an early lead with Malick Thiaw heading in a Christian Pulisic corner. Despite Vinicius Junior’s penalty bringing Real Madrid back into the game, Milan dominated the first half and took a deserved lead before the break when Alvaro Morata scored from a rebound. In the second half, Tijjani Reijnders sealed the victory with his third goal of the Champions League campaign.
Fonseca emphasized the importance of playing with the ball and praised his team’s performance in the first half. “In the second half, we suffered more but together and we totally deserved this victory, not only for the 3 goals but because we played with great quality,” he added.
The coach also reflected on the differences between playing in Serie A and the Champions League, noting that the latter allows for a more aggressive and proactive style of play. “Today we showed that an Italian team came to the Bernabeu to play and not to defend alone,” Fonseca said. “This is the Milan I want, but we can’t always be the same team in Serie A.”
Fonseca’s comments highlight the growth and potential of his team, as they continue to make a mark in European football. With this victory, Milan has shown that they can compete with the best and play with the courage and quality that Fonseca envisions for his team.
This win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and the tactical acumen of Fonseca, who has instilled a belief in his team that they can achieve great things on the European stage.
Milan performance and stats
Milan
Milan is currently 18th in the Champions League with 6 points.
In the last 4 games, it has won twice and lost twice. In its last match, Milan won 1-3 against Real Madrid.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 7 goals and conceding 6.
