Sports Desk: AC Milan faced Real Madrid in the Champions League exactly after 14 years. The Italians showed surprise by getting the Spanish giants in the new format of the Champions League. The seven-time champions beat the reigning title holders 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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After 2009, Milan won against Real for the first time on the European stage. They won 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu 15 years ago.

In the 12th minute, Malik Thiao headed the ball flying from the corner. Milan could not hold the lead for long. After 11 minutes, Vinicius Jr equalized from the penalty spot.

Alvaro Morata scored against his former club to give Milan the lead before the break. In the 39th minute the score was 2-1. After the counter attack, Rafael Liao's cross was sent to Tijani Reinder's net, and Real suffered a big loss.

Real sit 17th in the 36-team Champions League table with just six points from four games, one place ahead of Milan on goal difference.