Real Madrid 1-3 AC Milan: A Night of Red and Black Dominance
The Bernabéu was a sea of white, but it was the Rossoneri who ruled the night, sending Real Madrid crashing out of the Champions League with a resounding 3-1 victory.
A tale of two halves
The first half was a tight affair, with both teams showing glimpses of brilliance but struggling to break down their opponents. Real Madrid, despite their home advantage, were lackluster. Their attack was predictable, and their defense, usually a rock, was shaky at best.
Milan's second-half surge
The second half was a different story altogether. AC Milan came out with renewed vigor, and it was evident that they were playing with more confidence and purpose.
The opening goal was a beauty, a well-worked team move that culminated in a cool finish by Rafael Leao. The Bernabéu was stunned into silence, but the Milan fans were going wild!
And then came the second goal, a screamer from Sandro Tonali from outside the box. The game was effectively over, and Real Madrid's hopes of a comeback were fading fast.
Real Madrid pulled one back through a penalty, but it was too little too late. Olivier Giroud added a third goal in stoppage time, sealing a famous win for Milan.
A night to remember for Milan
This was a night that Milan fans will remember for a long time. They were the better team on the night, and they deserved their victory.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, will need to lick their wounds and regroup. They will be looking to bounce back in La Liga and make amends in next year's Champions League.
This game was a reminder that in football, anything can happen. And on this night, it was the Rossoneri who took the spoils.