AC Milan vs Club Brugge Preview
Tournament: UEFA Champions League
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 4:45 pm GMT
Venue: San Siro, Milan
AC Milan are set to host Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League league stage on Tuesday, October 22. It is only the third match for both sides in the competition this season but it is a crucial one for the Italian giants.
Milan have lost both of their opening games in the tournament this season. They first lost 3-1 against Liverpool at San Siro before losing 1-0 against Bayer Leverkusen at the Bayer Arena. With 0 points and a -3 goal difference, the Rossoneri sit 32nd in the table.
Meanwhile, Club Brugge are 21st in the table with 3 points and a -2 goal difference. They lost 3-0 against Borussia Dortmund at home in their opening game. They then beat SK Sturm Graz 1-0 away from home. Both sides will look to at least get into the playoffs for the knockout rounds and hence, will need the three points on Tuesday.
AC Milan Team News
The Rossoneri have four players out injured. Alessandro Florenzi is expected to return in February next year as he recovers from an ACL injury. Davide Calabria and Ismael Bennacer are expected to return later this year while Marco Sportiello is also a doubt for the clash.
Club Brugge Team News
Club Brugge, meanwhile, have Andreas Skov Olsen, Bjorn Meijer, and Gustaf Nilsson out due to injuries. The latter two could potentially feature against Milan.
Predicted Lineups
AC Milan predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Theo Hernandez, Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Emerson Royal
Midfielders: Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders
Attackers: Rafael Leao, Tammy Abraham, Christian Pulisic
Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):
Goalkeeper: Simon Mignolet
Defenders: Maxim De Cuyper, Brandon Mechele, Joel Ordonez, Joaquin Seys
Midfielders: Raphael Onyedika, Hans Vanaken, Ardon Jashari
Attackers: Christos Tzolis, Ferran Jutgla, Michal Skoras
AC Milan vs Club Brugge H2H Record
In their four previous Champions League matches, AC Milan have won twice, Club Brugge have won once and one match ended in a draw.
Last 5 results:
Club Brugge 0-1 AC Milan – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – November 5, 2003
AC Milan 0-1 Club Brugge – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – October 23, 2003
Club Brugge 0-1 AC Milan – UEFA Champions League Second Round Second leg – November 8, 1990
AC Milan 0-0 Club Brugge – UEFA Champions League Second Round First leg – October 25, 1990
Key Players to watch in AC Milan vs Club Brugge
Rafael Leao
Rafael Leao is always a player to watch for AC Milan but especially this season, considering he’s come under some criticism. He has faced criticism for an apparent lack of consistency and impact in big games.
Leao has scored just one goal and provided four assists in nine games across competitions for Milan this season and none in the Champions League. However, he recently provided a sensational assist in Portugal’s win over Poland and will look to take that form into the match against Club Brugge.
Hans Vanaken
With their top goalscorer Andreas Skov Olsen and top assist provider Gustaf Nilsson potentially out for the clash, Club Brugge will look towards Hans Vanaken to provide some attacking flair.
Vanaken is the captain of the side and is second on both the goalscoring charts and the assists chart for the club with four goals and two assists. He joined the club in 2015 from KSC Lokeren and has registered 131 goals and 94 assists in 463 games since then.
AC Milan vs Club Brugge Prediction
AC Milan have had a terrible start to their UEFA Champions League campaign. They faced two tough teams in Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen but would be disappointed to not even take a single point.
They are fourth in the Serie A table and have won three and lost of their last five games across competitions. They ended a run of two defeats with a win over Torino on Saturday (October 19). Club Brugge, meanwhile, beat Westerlo 2-1 in the league. They are unbeaten in their last four games across competitions, winning two and drawing two.
Club Brugge have shown some form but could be missing some key players. Milan, meanwhile, will be determined to finally get points on board in the Champions League and they can be expected to do so as well.
Predicted Score: AC Milan 3-0 Club Brugge
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Where to watch AC Milan vs Club Brugge Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Fubo TV |
| UK | Apple TV UEFA Champions League pass |
| India | GXR World website |
| Italy | Sky Sport Prime Video |
FAQs
Q. When is AC Milan vs Club Brugge?
A. It’s on Tuesday (October 22) at 4:45 pm GMT at San Siro.
Q. Where to watch AC Milan vs Club Brugge for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for AC Milan vs Club Brugge?
A. The predicted score is AC Milan 3-0 Club Brugge.
Q. What is the head-to-heard record for AC Milan vs Club Brugge?
A. The two teams have faced off four times, with AC Milan winning two times, Club Brugge winning once and one match being drawn.