It’s a big match this evening at the Santiago Bernabéu. The two teams boasting the most European Cups (15 for Real Madrid and 7 for Milan) go head-to-head. Ancelotti's side head into matchday four of the first round of the Champions League (9 pm CET) with the aim of securing their third win in the competition and climbing up the table.

This is one of the ultimate European clashes. The two teams have had many memorable moments in the history of the European Cup and clashed in the 1958 final in Brussels, where the Whites clinched their third continental title. It was the first time that the winners of the competition were decided in extra time, on that occasion through a goal by Gento. In total, there have been 16 previous meetings against Milan, with Real Madrid coming out on top (7 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats).

Ancelotti, a Madrid and Milan legend
“Given what has happened in Valencia, football is the least important thing,” said  and discussed how his side are progressing: “A lot of people are suffering and that affects all of us.” Rodrygo returns to Ancelotti’s squad, as does Vini Jr., who produced a memorable performance with a hat-trick in the last game against Borussia Dortmund, and the competition's top scorer last term, Mbappé.

The opposition
Milan go into the Champions League matchday with a record of one win and two defeats. This evening, they will be looking to get back to winning ways at the Bernabéu to climb up the standings. Their top scorers in the competition are Reijnders, who was on target last weekend in the Italian league against Monza, and Pulisic (2 goals each).