Milan emerged 3-1 winners against Real Madrid as they delivered a Champions League masterclass at the Santiago Bernabeu. Here are the player ratings.
Maignan 7 – His saves came at crucial times, ending up turning every scare into further confidence for his side.
Emerson Royal 5.5 – His foul on Vinicius risked making the night more complicated for his side, but reacted well (90′ Calabria n/a)
Thiaw 7 – His opener was a massive morale booster for his team to capitalise on a brilliant start in terms of attitude. After that, he held firm against one of the best attacks in the world.
Tomori 6.5 – As strange as it could seem for a game at the Santiago Bernabeu, he had little to do thanks to an overall collective performance.
Theo Hernandez 7 – A constant concern for the hosts in the first half, got more timid after the break, but he wasn’t required to do more than that.
Fofana 6.5 – Excellent positioning to shield his defence, but his accuracy in his side’s build-up was also noteworthy.
Musah 6.5 – His limited touches were offset by his tireless run and countless challenges in an intense midfield battle (90′ Pavlovic n/a).
Pulisic 6.5 – Class and composure in every touch, his assist paved the way for Milan’s outstanding night. (70′ Loftus-Cheek 6)
Reijnders 7.5 – A proper director of play, a phenomenal playmaker who is finally starting to make his presence felt in the opponents’ box with regularity. Get ready, the best is yet to come.
Leao 7.5 – The most anticipated player of the game responded brilliantly and proved to Fonseca how decisive he can be when motivated. He invented Reijnders’ goal out of nowhere, (78′ Okafor n/a)
Morata 7.5 – Pounced on the rebound to score Milan’s second, showcasing the kind of clinical finish the Rossoneri desperately needed from him. Of course, all of it added to his usual spirit of sacrifice (70′ Abraham 6)
Fonseca 8 – He’s the real winner of the night, as he tactically outsmarted Ancelotti and motivated his players to express themselves at their best from beginning to end.
Real Madrid: Lunin 6; Lucas Vazquez 5, Militao 5, Rudiger 5.5, Mendy 5.5 (74′ Fran Garcia 5.5); Valverde 5.5 (46′ Camavinga 5.5), Tchouameni 5 (46′ Diaz 6), Modric 5 (63′ Ceballos 5.5); Bellingham 5.5 (74′ Rodrygo 5.5); Mbappé 5.5, Vinicius Junior 6. Coach: Ancelotti 4.5
