AC Milan won the away game with a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Madrid!
Both teams played cautiously in this match, with Real Madrid having more opportunities than AC Milan.
But they lacked a superstar striker capable of delivering a decisive blow.
On the AC Milan side, Serie A’s top player Izalelt lived up to expectations, scoring the winning goal and leading the team to an away victory.
A single away goal may not seem like much, and in some commentaries, it is even seen as favorable for Real Madrid, but the fact that AC Milan has one foot in the Champions League final is undeniable.
The next day, Liverpool also secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home against the Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich.
Although Bayern is terrifyingly strong, they were surprisingly defeated by the Red Army, it can be said they were simply unlucky.
For a moment, the outcome of the Champions League was unpredictable, and no one could say for sure who would reach the final.
Because the 1-0 scoreline is hard for Real Madrid and Bayern to accept, as they have the ability to reverse the score at any time. They are considered by many to be stronger than AC Milan by half a level, and stronger than Liverpool by one and a half levels!
On May 8th, the second leg of the Champions League semi-final between AC Milan and Real Madrid began.
Real Madrid’s legendary midfielder Yadzhi Zizu shocked everyone with a long-distance shot, helping Real Madrid to equalize the score at an away game. The aggregate score was tied at 1-1.
From this moment on, AC Milan went from advantage to disadvantage because they were playing at home. Every goal Real Madrid scores next would mean AC Milan must score more than them.
Otherwise, Real Madrid, with the advantage of away goals, would eliminate AC Milan even with a tied score.
The half-foot that AC Milan had in the Champions League final was forcibly dragged out by Real Madrid, who inserted their own half-foot.
Next, AC Milan focused on defense. Their defensive stalwart, left-back Iza Praschedes, dominated the defensive end, effectively shutting down Real Madrid’s right winger and helping to suppress Real Madrid’s central forward.
In the second half, AC Milan suddenly switched from defense to offense, completely surprising Real Madrid.
Praxedes sent a long pass to start the play, and Izalelt received it, dribbled past opponents, and directly shot from a distance, piercing Real Madrid’s goal.
With this, they led 2-1 in the aggregate score.
In the 82nd minute, the eager-to-score Real Madrid was counter-attacked by AC Milan.
Praxedes completed a steal and immediately passed the ball to Izalelt, who carried the ball forward unchallenged, ultimately scoring another goal for AC Milan.
With this, Real Madrid faced sudden death, as AC Milan advanced to the Champions League finals against all odds.
Izalelt scored all three goals for AC Milan in the two-legged match, becoming the nemesis of Real Madrid.
Real Madrid fans thus cried out, "Buy Izalelt, we’re just missing a player who can score like this!"
The next day, Liverpool vs. Bayern Munich.
As soon as the match started, Liverpool parked the bus, quietly facing Bayern’s attacks.
However, today Bayern seemed not to have brought their shooting boots, as most of their shots were off target.
After ninety minutes, no goals were scored, and Liverpool fans celebrated wildly at the Allianz Arena.
The second leg ended 0-0, with an aggregate score of 1-0, and Liverpool also advanced to the Champions League final against all odds!
From this point on, the entire focus of European football shifted to the Champions League.
Even the results of other leagues and cups temporarily took a back seat to the Champions League final.
Having reached the Champions League final with an opponent that "doesn’t seem too strong" like Liverpool, what reason does AC Milan have not to take this trophy that symbolizes the pinnacle of all European clubs?
In this situation, why would AC Milan be distracted by other competitions?
In the Italian Cup final, it was almost certain that AC Milan would not field their full main lineup.
The Saint Remo People, therefore, seemed to see a glimmer of championship light.