AC Milan dey prepare to face Club Brugge for their third Champions League group-stage match on Tuesday, October 22, at San Siro. After two consecutive losses against Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, AC Milan need dis match to kick-start their European campaign. Paulo Fonseca’s side no get point from their first two games, and dey under plenty pressure to perform well.
Club Brugge, on de other hand, come with some momentum after dem win 1-0 against Sturm Graz earlier dis month. Nicky Hayen’s side bounce back from their opening-day defeat to Borussia Dortmund, and with three points already, dem dey hopeful to spring surprise in Milan. Historically, Brugge don enjoy some success in Milan, including a 1-0 win at San Siro in de 2002-03 Champions League season.
Domestically, Club Brugge also dey in solid form, with a 2-1 win over Westerlo moving dem up to fourth in de Belgian Pro League. However, dem have some injury concerns ahead of de match, including Andreas Skov Olsen and Gustaf Nilsson. Maxim De Cuyper, who score spectacular goal against Italy in de UEFA Nations League, set to start on de left side of defence.
AC Milan’s Rafael Leao go be key player for dem, with his pace, dribbling ability, and knack for scoring crucial goals. If AC Milan go turn around their faltering Champions League campaign, Leao’s influence in de final third could prove decisive. De match go be crucial for both teams, especially as AC Milan follow dis match with a trip to face Real Madrid.
Statistically, Club Brugge have kept clean sheets in each of their last two European visits to Milan, and dem haven’t lost any of their last four away games in de group/league stage of de UEFA Champions League. AC Milan, however, need to avoid losing three consecutive home outings in de European Cup/UEFA Champions League for de first time in their history.
