Real Madrid suffered a shocking 1-3 loss to AC Milan at the Bernabéu, leaving fans and players stunned after a disastrous performance on the 4th matchday of the Champions League. The match started poorly for the home side, who quickly conceded, but Vinicius Jr.’s penalty leveled things up. However, the second half was a different story. AC Milan dominated, scoring two more goals and could have added more if not for a stellar performance by Andriy Lunin in goal.
Despite the heavy loss, the blame didn’t just fall on Kylian Mbappé, whose quiet performance has once again sparked criticism. It was clear that the collective effort from Carlo Ancelotti’s men was lacking, with Fede Valverde particularly struggling. The Uruguayan midfielder, who was dealing with back pain, was substituted in the second half and was visibly frustrated with his own performance.
Valverde, who had been a doubt for the match after missing the penultimate training session, was selected by Ancelotti despite not being fully fit. His efforts on the pitch were subdued, matching the lackluster performance of his teammates. The midfielder, who was replaced by Eduardo Camavinga in the 46th minute, expressed his anger post-match, admitting that his injury had taken a toll on him. “We are missing something to have a good version,” Valverde said during the post-match press conference. “My back hurts and the score doesn’t help…”
The loss leaves Real Madrid with a lot to prove as they prepare for their next Champions League encounter. The team will travel to Anfield to face Liverpool, hoping for a strong rebound. Fans will be hoping for a fully-fit and fired-up Fede Valverde, ready to deliver his best performance against the Reds.
