Real Madrid vs AC Milan: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to watch on TV
- Real Madrid kick off pre-season against AC Milan
- Carlo Ancelotti played for and coached AC Milan
- Endrick could make his debut for Real Madrid
Real Madrid will finally kick off their pre-season campaign this week, after a delayed holiday due to their involvement in the UEFA Champions League final. Carlo Ancelotti is set to face a familiar friend in AC Milan, a club that he played for as a player and also coached as a manager.
It’s an excellent opportunity for Carlo Ancelotti to reunite with one of his beloved clubs, in a neutral and non-competitive setting. As an experienced manager, Ancelotti understands the importance of pre-season, since it eases players into the new season and hands an opportunity to players who wouldn’t usually get one.
La Liga and UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid start their USA preseason tour against AC Milan on July 31 in Chicago.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team been in the USA for a little while with the squad put through their paces in a training camp ahead of facing the Serie A giants.
AC Milan sealed victory in their first preseason game as Paulo Fonseca’s charges beat Manchester City 3-2 in New York.
Real Madrid vs. AC Milan lineups, team news
Some of Ancelotti’s key names will join up with the squad after this game but he still has a strong panel available. First choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has travelled alongside Eder Militao and new captain Luka Modric but Kylian Mbappe has remained in Madrid.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Vallejo, Militao, Garcia — Modric, Ceballos, Paz — Palacios, Endrick, Diaz.
AC Milan rotated throughout the win over City, and Fonseca should reshuffle again, with Pierre Kalulu, Christian Pulisic and Malick Thiaw potential starters.
AC Milan predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Torriani (GK) — Kalulu, Tomori, Gabbia, Thiaw — Florenzi, Bennacer, Musah — Pulisic, Colombo, Chukwueze.
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