Match Report: Milan 0-0 Real Madrid (9-10 PK)

Milan line-up: Diego López; De Sciglio, Ely, Alex, Antonelli, De Jong, Poli, Bertolacci, Suso, Niang Cerci.

Real Madrid line-up: Keylor Navas; Danilo, Pepe, Varane, Arbeloa, Modric, Casemiro, Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Lucas Vásquez.

FIRST HALF:

Milan dominated the first quarter of the match. What Mihajlovic pursue in the hard training session was shown on the pitch. Antonelli had the first chance of goal of the game by eluding some rivals Maradona’s style and finally Navas stopped the shot.

De Sciglio and Poli were responsible of controlling Cristiano Ronaldo’s attempt to dribble to seek for his objectives in the field.

Niang demonstrated big efforts, skills and showed great movements in the attacking line. He made some attempts that made Madrid’s keeper struggled with. Rodrigo Ely, as in the past games has been a solid wall and guaranteed security in the back line of the team, once again proved that he has great talent.

SECOND HALF:

Milan line-up: Diego López; De Sciglio, Mexès, Zapata, Antonelli; De Jong, Montolivo, Mauri, 

Honda; Adriano, Bacca.

Real Madrid line-up: Casilla; Danilo, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Arbeloa; Kroos, Casemiro, Isco, Bale; Cristiano Ronaldo, Jesé.

The second half started the same way as the first half. Milan’s winning mentality made them attack constantly even if their rivals were Real Madrid. The white team tried to control the game with the help of Isco who created a good chance by crossing the ball to find Cristiano Ronaldo’s header, fortunately saved by Diego López’s foot.

The new attacking duo of AC Milan improved the movement in the attacking line and displayed a more offensive team.  Honda crossed a ball that Zapata brought down with his head for Carlos Bacca who made a beautiful volley and Casilla made an extraordinary save.

Mihajlovic made his moves and made substitutions. Donnaruma, Calabria and Paletta replaced López, De Sciglio and Antonelli. Then, Luiz Adriano stole a ball from Sergio Ramos and made a perfect counterattack with his teammate Bacca. The Brazilian passed the ball to the Colombian who let Madrid’s defense on the floor but his shot was saved by once again, Casilla.

Finally, the match ended up 0-0. Milan did not concede in the entire pre-season tournament. Sinisa subbed Mexès for Matri and the match had to be decided by penalties. Milan had 16 year-old GK Donnaruma…

PENALTIES:

De Jong O

Matri O

Bacca X

Honda O

L. Adriano O

Montolivo O

Zapata O

Mauri O

Calabria O

Paletta O

Donnaruma X (He saved Kroos’s penalty)

Real Madrid ended up with the tittle of the International Champions Cup 2015, however Milan showed a great game-play.