AC Milan looks to record their first win in the Champions League group stages this week when they take on Atletico Madrid. The match schedules for Tuesday at the San Siro, with kickoff at 10 pm.
Stefan Pioli oversaw a heated thriller against Liverpool that ended with a 3-2 loss. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid failed to register points following a goalless draw to FC Porto.
Both sides come off different weekend encounters in their domestic leagues. AC Milan came off an impressive 2-1 win over Spezia. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid suffered their first 1-0 defeat to Deportivo in La Liga.
Liverpool versus AC Milan in the Champions League was always a mouth-watering clash between two of Europe’s greatest teams.
And on Matchday 1, Liverpool delivered! Now fans have something else they can look forward to – next season, at least.
The return leg will occur at Anfield again, and people are already wondering who’ll come out on top this time?
On the other hand, Diego Simone boasts of a potent attack with Joao Felix, Luis Suarez, and Antoine Griezmann up top. They boast an irrepressible triad of talent at the forefront for goalscoring purposes. However, Atletico Madrid has been struggling recently in their Champions League opener as they’ve only found one goal against so far.
AC Milan vs. Atletico Madrid Head to Head
Both sides have two games against each other, with Atletico Madrid taking two wins while AC Milan winless. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Spezia 1-2 Milan
- Milan 2-0 Venezia
- Juventus 1-1 Milan
- Liverpool 3-2 Milan
- Milan 2-0 Lazio
Away
- Deportivo Alaves 1-0 Atletico Madrid
- Getafe 1-2 Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 0-0 Athletic Club
- Atletico Madrid 0-0 FC Porto
- Espanyol 1-2 Atletico Madrid
AC Milan Team News
Stefan Pioli receives a major boost in the injury front, with Olivier Giroud and Davide Calabria back in contention. Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains a major doubt while struggling with an Achilles problem. Other injury absentees this week include Tiemoue Bakayoko, Alessandro Florenzi, and Rade Krunic.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Griezzman is struggling to find form in his former home without a shot on target so far in the season. Therefore, Diego Simone expects to stick with Joao Felix and Luiz Suarez in the attack. Defender Stefan Savic continues serving a European suspension.
Prediction and Odds
We envisage a low encounter match with both sides struggling to find consistency so far in the league.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Suarez to Score
