AC Milan will take on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu tomorrow night. A true clash of titans. Two European giants face off to see who will come out on top with 22 Champions League titles between them.
Will Rafael Leao start for AC Milan against Real Madrid?
After earning only three points in the first three games, Milan needs a positive result from the Bernabeu, both to move up in the standings and to boost the entire team’s confidence. Paulo Fonseca will decide today who will start, but it’s believed that Rafael Leao might finally return to the starting lineup after recent exclusions against Napoli and Monza in the Serie A.
This was reported this morning by Corriere della Sera, which cited the Rossoneri coach’s remarks about Milan’s number 10 on Saturday night: "Rafa is ready for Madrid, but status doesn’t go out on the field."
Milan's Rafael Leao should be motivated
These words hint at the Portuguese left-winger starting, but they also suggest that Fonseca expects much more from him. His hope is that in a night like tomorrow’s, Rafa will find the motivation that he often lacks in the league.
His talent will be crucial, as will the leadership and experience of Alvaro Morata, whom Fonseca praised after the Monza match: "Alvaro is fantastic."
