AC Milan vs Real Madrid: Youth League clash ends in a draw

Rossoneri and Los Blancos play out a thrilling 2-2 draw in UEFA Youth League last-16 first leg

Colombo and Cuenca on target for Milan; Palacios and Aranda net for Real Madrid

AC Milan and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Youth League last-16 tie on Wednesday. The match was played at the Centro Sportivo Vismara in Milan, and the hosts took the lead after just five minutes through Lorenzo Colombo.

Colombo’s goal was the result of a fine team move, and it gave Milan a deserved lead. The Rossoneri continued to press for a second goal, but they were unable to break down the Real Madrid defence. The visitors grew into the game as the first half wore on, and they equalised in the 35th minute through Sergio Arribas.

Arribas’ goal came from a free-kick, and it was a well-taken effort. The goal gave Real Madrid a boost, and they took the lead in the 55th minute through Pablo Aranda. Aranda’s goal was the result of a fine counter-attack, and it gave Real Madrid a deserved lead.

However, Milan refused to give up, and they equalised in the 75th minute through Pietro Pellegri. Pellegri’s goal was also the result of a fine team move, and it gave Milan a deserved point. The draw leaves the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg in Madrid next month.