Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. AC Milan: Champions League

Real's Predicted Starting XI

Real Madrid is set to face AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, September 14, at the San Siro. The Spanish giants will be looking to start their campaign with a win after a disappointing start to the season in La Liga.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti is expected to make a number of changes to the team that lost 2-1 to Villarreal at the weekend.

Goalkeeper

Thibaut Courtois is a certain starter in goal for Real Madrid. The Belgian has been in excellent form this season and will be looking to keep a clean sheet against AC Milan.

Defense

Ancelotti is expected to field a back four of Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, and Ferland Mendy. Carvajal and Mendy will provide width down the flanks, while Militao and Alaba will be responsible for keeping AC Milan's attack at bay.

Midfield

Casemiro, Toni Kroos, and Luka Modric are expected to start in midfield for Real Madrid. Casemiro will provide protection for the defense, while Kroos and Modric will be responsible for creating chances for the attack.

Attack

Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, and Eden Hazard are expected to start in attack for Real Madrid. Benzema is the team's top scorer this season, while Vinicius Junior and Hazard will provide pace and creativity.

AC Milan Predicted Starting XI

AC Milan is also expected to make a number of changes to the team that drew 1-1 with Atalanta at the weekend.

Manager Stefano Pioli is expected to field a back four of Davide Calabria, Fikayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu, and Theo Hernandez. Calabria and Hernandez will provide width down the flanks, while Tomori and Kalulu will be responsible for keeping Real Madrid's attack at bay.

Sandro Tonali, Ismael Bennacer, and Brahim Diaz are expected to start in midfield for AC Milan. Tonali and Bennacer will provide protection for the defense, while Diaz will be responsible for creating chances for the attack.

Rafael Leao, Olivier Giroud, and Ante Rebic are expected to start in attack for AC Milan. Leao is the team's top scorer this season, while Giroud and Rebic will provide support.

Match Preview

Real Madrid will be looking to start their Champions League campaign with a win after a disappointing start to the season in La Liga. The Spanish giants have won just two of their first four league games and will be looking to get back to winning ways against AC Milan.

AC Milan, on the other hand, will be looking to continue their good start to the season. The Italian champions have won three of their first four league games and will be confident of causing Real Madrid problems at the San Siro.