Real Madrid suffered a crushing defeat against AC Milan

More than a week after the 0-4 defeat to Barca in El Clasico, Real Madrid hosted AC Milan in the highlight match of the 4th round of the Champions League group stage early this morning, November 6.

However, Los Blancos' mentality was further weighed down after Vinicius Junior missed out on the Ballon d'Or. The defending champions' defence was breached in the 12th minute, with Malick Thiaw scoring after Pulisic's assist.

In the 23rd minute, the Spanish Royal team found the equalizer thanks to Vinicius' accurate penalty kick. Before that, the Brazilian star himself was fouled in the penalty area.

Real Madrid's defensive lapses continued to cost them at the end of the first half. Rafael Leao turned and shot from inside the box, forcing goalkeeper Lunin to block. Alvaro Morata immediately swooped in to restore the Serie A side's lead.

In the second half, coach Carlo Ancelotti's students maintained the pressure to find an equalizer. Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham all proved unlucky in front of Mike Maignan's goal.

Not only that, the "White Vultures" also had to accept another goal in the 73rd minute. From AC Milan's counter-attack, Real Madrid's defense was helpless against Leao's speedy dribble, before crossing for Reijnders to finish close to the goal, raising the score to 3-1.

In the remaining time, all Real Madrid could do was have a goal disallowed by defender Rudiger due to offside.

Losing to AC Milan, Real Madrid suffered their second consecutive defeat this season.