Real Madrid Stumble in Milan, Falling 1-3 to AC Milan
A shock result at the San Siro! Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League winners, suffered a humiliating 1-3 defeat at the hands of AC Milan. The Rossoneri, hungry to prove themselves, put on a dominant performance, leaving the Spanish giants reeling.
What went wrong for Real Madrid? The usually rock-solid defense looked shaky, allowing Milan to carve out chance after chance. The midfield was overrun, and the attacking trident of Vinicius, Benzema, and Rodrygo never quite found their rhythm.
A night to remember for AC Milan. Rafael Leao was a menace down the left flank, scoring a brace and setting up another. Olivier Giroud, the veteran striker, also got on the scoresheet, with his powerful header giving Thibaut Courtois no chance.
A glimmer of hope for Real Madrid? They did manage to pull one back through a late penalty from Karim Benzema, but it was too little, too late.
This result sends shockwaves through the footballing world. Real Madrid's dominance in Europe had been unquestioned, but this defeat raises serious questions about their form heading into the new season.
Can they bounce back? The pressure is now on Carlo Ancelotti to get his team back on track. The next few games will be crucial as Real Madrid look to regain their confidence and their winning ways.