2009/10 · Champions League · Group play match 3

Real Madrid 2–3 Milan

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LostWed 21 OctKick-off time not recorded

Match summary

Milan beat Real Madrid 3–2 on 21 October 2009 in Champions League group play match 3. Raúl González Blanco 18' and Royston Ricky Drenthe 76' scored for Real Madrid; Andrea Pirlo 62', Alexandre Pato 66' and Alexandre Pato 88' replied for Milan.

It was Milan's 5th win in 14 meetings between the clubs (6 wins, 3 draws, 5 defeats for Real Madrid). Milan have won the last 2 meetings. Real Madrid went into the game with a recent run of W W W L W.

Match events

18'GoalRaúl González Blanco
53'Yellow cardRaúl Albiol Tortajada
59'SubstitutionMarco Borriello for Filippo Inzaghi
62'GoalAndrea Pirlo
66'GoalAlexandre Pato
67'SubstitutionRoyston Ricky Drenthe for Esteban Granero Molina
71'Yellow cardGianluca Zambrotta
76'GoalRoyston Ricky Drenthe
78'Yellow cardLassana Diarra
86'Yellow cardRaúl González Blanco
87'Yellow cardAlessandro Nesta
88'GoalAlexandre Pato
90+1'SubstitutionMathieu Flamini for Ronaldinho
90+3'Yellow cardMarcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior

Match report22 October 2009

Albiol admits Real Madrid missed Ronaldo

By Frank Henriksen

Raul Albiol insists Cristiano Ronaldo's absence is no excuse for Real Madrid after their Champions League defeat to AC Milan.

The Spain defender admits Ronaldo could've helped last night, but maintains: "It is true that Cristiano is one of the best in the world and can change a game, but we cannot dwell on that."

"We have players who can do the same too. We cannot make excuses."

Sergio Ramos has promised Real fans they will get better.

He said: "We must continue to improve, be patient. We can play much better but we need time and calmness. We're calm because we know people will end up enjoying our football."

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