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.
So, join us for our Real Madrid vs AC Milan preview, featuring key information such as team news, predicted lineups, guidance on how to watch on TV and an eventual score prediction.
Real Madrid vs AC Milan: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to watch on TV
What Time does Real Madrid vs AC Milan Kick-Off?
Since this game kicks off in the United States of America, European fans may have to stay up late, should they wish to watch this game live.
- When is kick off? Thursday 1 August, 2024
- What time is kick off? 01:30 (BST)
- Where is it played? Soldier Field, Chicago
Real Madrid vs AC Milan Head to Head Record
It is a rarity that these two teams meet. Here is a run-down of the last five fixtures between Real Madrid vs AC Milan...
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
24 July 2023 | Real Madrid 3-2 AC Milan | Friendlies |
8 August 2021 | Real Madrid 0-0 AC Milan | Friendlies |
11 August 2018 | Real Madrid 3-1 AC Milan | Friendlies |
30 July 2015 | Real Madrid 0-0 AC Milan | International Champions Cup |
30 December 2014 | Real Madrid 2-4 AC Milan | Friendlies |
Is Real Madrid vs AC Milan on TV?
Yes, the game will be televised or available through live stream in Spain, Italy, United Kingdom and United States of America.
Country | TV channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
Spain | Movistar+, Movistar Champions Tour |
Italy | DAZN Italia |
United Kingdom | Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1 |
United States of America | ESPN+ |
AC Milan Team News
Unfortunately for the Italian side, Alessandro Florenzi and Marco Sportiello are unavailable for this fixture, since they have picked up injuries which are believed to be serious, as per Sempre Milan.
The good news for AC Milan is that Rafael Leao is back in training, so he is in contention to feature in this match against Real Madrid.
Predicted AC Milan lineup vs Real Madrid: Torriani; Calabria, Tomori, Gabbia, Terracciano; Pobega, Bennacer; Chukwueze, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Nasti
Real Madrid Team News
Starting off with some brilliant news for Real Madrid fans, Endrick is in line for his Real Madrid debut, which is very exciting for the young Brazilian. His countrymen Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo will not take part, though, as they are due to travel late to the tour. Neither will Kylian Mbappe.
Predicted Real Madrid lineup vs AC Milan: Courtois; Vazquez, Vallejo, Rudiger, Garcia; Ceballos, Modric, Guler; Diaz, Endrick, Paz
Real Madrid vs AC Milan Score Prediction
Relatively, AC Milan have a stronger squad available to them than Real Madrid, who are missing key players. However, Real Madrid have the best individual players and they are the best club in the world for a reason. It will be an interesting affair between the two sides, with both teams having the capability to win. I will go with an optimistic AC Milan 1-3 Real Madrid.
What is your Real Madrid vs AC Milan score prediction?