On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the UEFA Champions League continued with intense matchups across Europe. The spotlight was on Santiago Bernabeu, where Real Madrid hosted AC Milan in a much-anticipated clash. Real Madrid began the game with high energy, aiming for an early lead through Kylian Mbappé. However, AC Milan took the initiative, opening the scoring in the 12th minute when Malick Thiaw headed in a goal from a corner delivered by Christian Pulisic.
Real Madrid quickly sought to equalize, maintaining pressure on Milan’s defense. Their efforts were rewarded in the 23rd minute as Vinicius Junior converted a penalty after being fouled by Emerson Royal. Yet, AC Milan regained their advantage shortly afterward when Alvaro Morata scored their second goal, connecting with a pass from Rafael Leao. The first half concluded with AC Milan leading 2-1.
In the second half, Real Madrid made changes in their lineup, attempting to shift the game’s momentum. However, AC Milan remained resilient, and in the 73rd minute, Tijani Reinders scored a third goal after another assist from Rafael Leao, securing Milan’s 3-1 victory at the Bernabeu. This impressive win left Madridistas disappointed as Milan celebrated a hard-fought victory.
Meanwhile, Liverpool delivered an emphatic 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Luis Diaz stole the show with a hat-trick, while Cody Gakpo added another goal to complete the dominant performance. Sporting CP surprised many by defeating Manchester City 4-1, and PSV Eindhoven recorded a solid 4-0 win against Girona. Dinamo Zagreb defeated Slovan Bratislava 4-1, AS Monaco narrowly beat Bologna 1-0, Borussia Dortmund won 1-0 over Sturm Graz, and Celtic claimed a 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig. In another game, Lille and Juventus ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Champions League matches continue on Wednesday, November 6, with several high-profile games lined up. Club Brugge will face Aston Villa, while Shakhtar Donetsk takes on Young Boys. Bayern Munich will meet Benfica in Germany, and Crvena Zvezda is set to play against Barcelona.
In one of the night’s key fixtures, Inter Milan will host Arsenal at San Siro, and Paris Saint-Germain will face Atletico Madrid at Parc des Princes. Additionally, VFB Stuttgart will go up against Atalanta, promising more action as the group stage progresses and teams compete for spots in the knockout rounds. Each match carries critical implications as Europe’s top clubs aim to secure their positions.