27 September 2021, 10:22 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The UEFA Champions League Group B fixture, AC Milan vs. Atletico de Madrid, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, September 28 at San Siro.
Preview Milan Champions League, Sep 28, 2021
Preview Milan return for their very first Champions League fixture on home soil after a seven-year absence, picking up where they left off against the same opponent, El Colchoneros. On UEFA Champions League Matchday 1, AC Milan lost to Liverpool, 3-2, at Anfield. Shaky from the get-go and aided by a red wave of attacks, Milan conceded in the opening minutes after Fikayo Tomori (9' O.G.) deflected the ball past his own goalkeeper, Mike Maignan. However, goals from Ante Rebic (42') and Brahim Diaz (44') gave Milan the lead before the break. But a goal from Mohamed Salah (48') shortly after the restart and another from Jordan Henderson (69') wrapped up the points for Liverpool. Having no points in Group B, and a G.D. of -1, Milan are at the bottom of the group standings. Over the weekend, Milan picked up a 2-1 win over Spezia, with Daniel Maldini (48') bagging his first-ever goal for the club on his debut Serie A start. Having only lost to Liverpool in five games across all competitions: WLDWW, Pioli will look to make amends on Tuesday when he lines up the 4—2—3—1 formation with Olivier Giroud in attack. The 55-year-old was handed a boost with the return of the Frenchman and Davide Calabria to the squad. I think Kjaer and Florenzi are the ones we will understand by Monday if they are available, Pioli said in a press conference. The others will have to wait until after the break, he added. Zlatan Ibrahimović is ruled out alongside Krunic, while Bakayoko remains in doubt. The last time Milan faced a Spanish team was in the group stages of the 2018/19 UEFA Europa League, when they were held to a 1-1 draw on the road against Real Betis. - The 7th game without a win against Spanish opposition (D2, L5), following a 2-1 defeat at San Siro.
Preview Atlético Madrid Champions League, Sep 28, 2021
Preview Atletico Madrid will make their return to UEFA Champions League action after the 1-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves at the Mendizorrotza Stadium over the weekend. On UEFA Champions League Matchday 1, the club picked up a goalless draw against FC Porto and remain in search of their first victory in the star-studded arena of champions. Diego Simeone will be in the hunt for the three points on Tuesday. Tipped for the 4—2—3—1 formation, Luis Suarez could be leading the attack of four against Milan. The Spanish side has lost its last two away games against Italian clubs, - both being against the Old Lady. Before then, ATM had been unbeaten in the previous four matches away to Italian opposition (W2, D2).