AC Milan will face Real Madrid tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium at 9:00 PM CET. Paulo Fonseca is preparing his team to face the star-studded team of Carlo Ancelotti and it looks like he will rely on the services of a key figure.
Will Rafael Leao start against Real Madrid?
Yes, the Portuguese left-winger will be included in the starting eleven. This was already announced by AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca: "Leao will start from the beginning. What is normally expected of him is to be decisive in the match," he told the journalists in a pre-match press conference.
The former Lille player missed the starting formation in the last three league matches against Udinese, Napoli, and Monza. In between, he started in the Champions League against Club Brugge, remaining on the field for about an hour.
Today, in the context of the premier European competition and a great night of football, Fonseca is including him among the starters once again.
Will Fikayo Tomori for AC Milan play against Real Madrid?
The English centre-back will be included in the starting lineup, like his teammate, Rafael Leao. The former Chelsea player also remained on the bench against Udinese, Napoli, and Monza; similarly, the only match he started among the regulars recently was the Champions League game against Club Brugge.
For the defender, today will also bring a new opportunity to start on the most important stage. Next to him, Malick Thiaw is expected to take his place, while Strahinja Pavlovic will sit on the bench, as relayed via Milan News.
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