AC Milan Seeks First Champions League Win Against Club Brugge

AC Milan is set to face Club Brugge in a crucial UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, October 22, at the San Siro stadium. This encounter is pivotal for Milan, who are yet to secure a win in the current European campaign. Despite their strong performance in Serie A, where they recently defeated Udinese 1-0 with 10 men and moved into fourth place, Milan’s Champions League journey has been disappointing so far. They lost their opening matches against Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, leaving them with zero points after two games.

Milan’s manager, Paulo Fonseca, emphasized the importance of this match, stating that the Champions League is a different competition and that they need to win to progress. Fonseca is expected to field a strong lineup, including Mike Maignan in goal, Fikayo Tomori and Strahinja Pavlović in defense, and a midfield anchored by Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders. The attack is likely to feature Samuel Chukwueze, Christian Pulisic, and Rafael Leão, with Álvaro Morata or Tammy Abraham leading the front line.

Club Brugge, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to their Champions League campaign. After losing to Borussia Dortmund, they secured a 1-0 win over SK Sturm Graz. The Belgian team is known for their away victories and will be looking to cause an upset at the San Siro. Key players for Brugge include Hans Vanaken, Andreas Skov Olsen, and Christos Tzolis, along with veteran goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.

The match kicks off at 12:45 PM EST in the United States and will be available to stream on various platforms, including Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Paramount+.

Given the stakes, AC Milan is favored to win, but Club Brugge’s recent form and ability to perform away from home make this a potentially competitive match. Christian Pulisic, who has been one of Milan’s most consistent players, is tipped to play a crucial role, with many predicting he will score or assist in the game.