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Real Madrid vs AC Milan Live Updates: Champions League Showdown

Team News and Starting Lineups

Real Madrid come into the match with a few injury concerns, with Karim Benzema and Eder Militao both doubtful. Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are also carrying knocks, but are expected to feature. AC Milan are without Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mike Maignan for the match, but Olivier Giroud is expected to start up front. Fikayo Tomori and Simon Kjaer are also expected to start in defence. Here are the confirmed starting lineups for both teams: * **Real Madrid:** Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Kroos; Rodrygo, Vinicius, Hazard * **AC Milan:** Tatarusanu; Calabria, Kalulu, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Tonali, Bennacer, Krunic; Messias, Giroud, Leao

Predictions

Real Madrid are the clear favourites for the match, but AC Milan have a good record against them in recent years. The Italian side won the last meeting between the two teams 2-1 in the 2020/21 season. However, Real Madrid have been in excellent form this season, winning their last five matches in all competitions. They also have a strong record at home in the Champions League, having won their last 10 matches at the Santiago Bernabeu. AC Milan have been in good form themselves, winning their last three matches in all competitions. However, they have not won away from home in the Champions League since 2019. Overall, Real Madrid are the more likely team to win the match, but AC Milan should not be underestimated. The Italian side have a good record against Real Madrid and are in good form themselves.

Live Updates

The match is set to kick off at 8pm BST. We will provide live updates below. * **1'** Real Madrid get the match underway. * **5'** Real Madrid have a good chance to take the lead, but Vinicius Jr.'s shot is saved by Tatarusanu. * **10'** AC Milan are starting to get into the game more. Leao has a good chance to score, but his shot is blocked by Carvajal. * **15'** Real Madrid are dominating possession, but they are struggling to create clear-cut chances. * **20'** AC Milan have a great chance to take the lead, but Giroud's header goes just wide of the post. * **25'** Real Madrid are starting to increase the pressure. Vinicius Jr. has another good chance to score, but his shot is blocked by Tomori. * **30'** Real Madrid are awarded a penalty after Leao fouls Rodrygo in the box. Benzema steps up to take the penalty, but his shot is saved by Tatarusanu. * **35'** The match is starting to get more stretched. Both teams are having chances to score. * **40'** AC Milan have a great chance to take the lead, but Messias' shot is saved by Courtois. * **45'** The first half ends goalless. **Second Half** * **46'** The second half gets underway. * **50'** Real Madrid have a good chance to take the lead, but Rodrygo's shot is saved by Tatarusanu. * **55'** AC Milan are starting to get more into the game more. Leao has a good chance to score, but his shot is blocked by Carvajal. * **60'** Real Madrid are awarded a penalty after Leao fouls Vinicius Jr. in the box. Benzema steps up to take the penalty, but his shot is saved by Tatarusanu. * **65'** AC Milan have a great chance to take the lead, but Giroud's header goes just wide of the post. * **70'** Real Madrid are starting to increase the pressure. Vinicius Jr. has another good chance to score, but his shot is blocked by Tomori. * **75'** Real Madrid are awarded a free kick in a dangerous position. Kroos takes the free kick, but his shot is saved by Tatarusanu. * **80'** AC Milan are starting to get tired. Real Madrid are dominating possession and are creating more chances. * **85'** Real Madrid have a great chance to take the lead, but Benzema's shot is saved by Tatarusanu. * **90'** The match ends 0-0.