The upcoming UEFA Champions League match between AC Milan and Club Brugge is poised to be a pivotal encounter for both teams. Set to take place on October 22, 2024, at the iconic San Siro stadium, this match holds significant implications as AC Milan seeks its first victory in the group stage after suffering defeats against Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen . Conversely, Club Brugge aims to capitalize on their recent form, having secured a win following an initial loss .
Despite a rocky start in the Champions League, with a 3-1 defeat at home against Liverpool followed by another loss to Bayer Leverkusen, Milan found some solace in domestic success. They recently edged out Udinese with a narrow 1-0 victory, ending a brief losing streak and bolstering their Serie A record, which boasts four wins in their last five outings. Manager Paulo Fonseca is eager to see this domestic resilience reflected on the European stage.
Club Brugge, on the other hand, managed a slim 1-0 win over Sturm Graz, thanks to Christos Tzolis' decisive early strike. This marked their first Champions League victory in seven attempts, a drought that dates back to 2022. Nevertheless, Nicky Hayen’s squad arrives at San Siro buoyed by an unbeaten streak of four matches across all competitions, including a recent 1-0 win at Westerlo.
Club Brugge won 2-1 against KVC Westerlo in their previous Pro League game. After a 3-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in their opening Champions League match, they battled to a 1-0 Sturm Graz in the next fixture.
The probable lineup for AC Milan in the "system of play."
Maignan; Terracciano, Pavlovic, Thaiw, Royal, Fofana, Loftus-Cheek, Chukwueze, Okafor, Pulisic, Morata
The probable lineup for Club Brugge in the "system of play."
Mignolet; De Cuyper, Mechele, Jashari, Ordonez, Seys, Tzolis, Vanaken, Onyedika, Skov Olsen, Jutgla
Milan’s tendency to score at least two goals per game in Serie A, combined with Brugge’s defensive solidity on the road in the Champions League, points to a close encounter. Brugge are tough to break down but tend to concede against more formidable opposition. Their last league outing, a 2-1 victory over Westerlo, showed that they can both score and concede, which aligns with the 2-1 scoreline.
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