Real Madrid vs AC Milan: Champions League Predicted Lineups

Two of the most prestigious sides in the history of the European Cup do battle at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday

 
2:01pm on Monday 4th November 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

One of the biggest games of Champions League Matchday Four sees Real Madrid host Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Between them, Los Blancos and the Rossoneri have 22 European Cup wins so we're dealing with tournament royalty on Tuesday.

Real Madrid's last game was the humbling 4-0 loss against Barcelona in the Clasico, as their weekend match versus Valencia was postponed due to the devastating flooding in Spain. Milan, meanwhile, narrowly beat Monza 1-0 over the weekend.

Real Madrid Team News

Carlo Ancelotti will be without Dani Carvajal, Thibaut Courtois, Rodrygo and David Alaba for this one, but Antonio Rudiger is expected to be passed fit after overcoming a slight knee issue.

Last Real Madrid Lineup

Here's how Real Madrid lined up against Barcelona.

Milan Team News

Luka Jovic, Matteo Gabbia, Ismael Bennacer and Alessandro Florenzi are missing for the Italian giants, but Tammy Abraham is available again after returning to the squad for the Monza win.

Last Milan Lineup

Here's how Milan lined up against Monza.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta Expected Lineups

Andriy Lunin will once again deputise for Courtois in goal, while Rudiger will play alongside Eder Militao if fit. Lucas Vazquez will play at right-back despite his troubles in the Clasico.

Ancelotti has a decision to make in the middle of midfield as Luka Modric is pushing for a start, potentially at the expense of Aurelien Tchouameni.

With Rodrygo out, Jude Bellingham will be asked to play further forward behind Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.

Real Madrid (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Modric; Bellingham; Vinicius Jr, Mbappe

As for Milan, Rafael Leao was benched for the Monza game after a disappointing run of form, but is expected to be restored to the starting XI for Champions League duties.

Youngster Filippo Terracciano started at right-back, but Davide Calabria will likely return in the back four.

Alvaro Morata will probably start against his former club, but Abraham is an option too.

Milan (4-3-3): Maignan; Calabria, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao; Morata

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