By Anna Italia
Covering the 2009 - 2010 UEFA Champions League from an Italian Perspective
Italian Soccer Serie A  supports all 4 Serie A clubs participating: FC Inter, AC Milan, FC Juventus, and Fiorentina

                      53% Ball Possession Real Madrid and 47% Ball Possession AC Milan
               Real Madrid 2 - 3 AC Milan
                                         19'  Raul Gonzalez                         62' Andrea Pirlo
                                         76' Drenthe                                     66' Alexandre Pato
                                                                                                   88' Alexandre Pato

Substitutes: 67' Esteban Granero out, Royston Drenthe in    60' Filippo Inzaghi out, Marco Borriello in
                                                                                                   90' Ronaldinho out, Mathieu Flamini in

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Substitutes: 67' Esteban Granero out, Royston Drenthe in            60' Filippo Inzaghi out, Marco Borriello in
 
 AC Milan conquered the Santiago Bernabeu and brings home the 3 points!!!!!!

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Get ready because this is the CLASH of the KINGS of Europe.. Real Madrid winning 9 European  Cups while AC Milan winning 7 making a total of 16 between the two colossus....

Ex AC Milan midfielder Kaka will battle again his friends while memories also for ex Real Madrid players Clarence Seedorf and Klaas Jan Huntelaar.

The Group Stage C Standing before the match:

2009 - 2010 UEFA Champions League Group C	Pld	Pts
Real Madrid	2	6
Zürich	2	3
AC Milan	2	3
Marseille	2	0

Here is the official starting eleven formation for REAL MADRID by coach Pellegrini:

REAL MADRID: Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Albiol, Pepe, Marcelo; L. Diarra, Xabi Alonso; Granero, Kakà, Raul, Benzema.

Here is the official starting eleven formation for  AC MILAN by coach Leonardo:

AC MILAN: Dida; Oddo, Nesta, Thiago Silva, Zambrotta; Ambrosini, Pirlo, Seedorf; Ronaldinho, Pato, Inzaghi.

I am ready guys in front of the TV to watch the game on Fox Soccer... wow, first name I checked on the starting line up was "KAKA".... there he is with Real Madrid.. wow, is it an illusion???  Kaka now battling against our AC Milan....  it's a reality...

For Milan guys,, there is the warm up with Andrea Pirlo and Ronaldinho in the Bernabeu right now... wow, come on Milan....

Guys, Leonardo is trusting the "experienced players" for this match  with the exception of Thiago Silva... the rest is the traditional group used to play with KAKA.  So, let's do it guys and block our beloved Musica and Magia Kaka.

I have goosebumps guys... they there are our 11 roaring AC Milan lions... 

The anthem of the Champions League and close up from each player...

wow, guys, now the shaking hands and KAKA is wearing the REAL MADRID gear... you could see how Ambrosini embraced Kaka when saluting as well as Pato, Thiago Silva, Ronaldinho, Inzaghi and Nesta... they are friends, they are family  but now Kaka is in the other side.  How I wish to be there and hand an AC MILAN gear to KAKA to tell him move to the right side,, come home Kaka... 

Here we go guys, Referee De Bleeckere whistles the beginning of the match and it is the CLASH of the Kings of Europe... come on Milan...   we got to win..

Guys, I love Real Madrid forward RAUL but today is all about AC Milan. Yep!!!!   In La Liga I root for Real Madrid...  Milan, we have to win, come on guys...

Closeup from Raul, closeup from Ronaldinho now...

The pressure of the Santiago Bernabeu will be gigantic and the Rossoneri  not intimidated in the beginning, that's good.

Young Pato looks positive and starting well thoug he is offside in the 2nd minute, come on Patoooo

Hey, guys, loud ANTI CHORUS for Milan in the Bernabeu and whistling against Ronaldinho when he touches the ball... hello, you bet he is not that loved as he used to play for the rival Barcelona.

In the 8th minute, guys, a foul like a scissor from Sergio Ramos on Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf bringing himdown... no booking....

In the 10th minute a long range shot  from about 40 yards fron AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo  but going to the stelleeee to the starssss '

Ronaldinho making now passes  and Milan looking good so far.

Oh my gosh  a save in the 12th minute directly to the arms of AC Milan goalkeeper DIDA..

Say what?????  in the 13th minute it seems a penalty.. Zambrotta bringing down  Benzema in the area and Real Madrid fans protesting, whistling while Benzema receives treatment.. close up from Zambrotta and the whistles increasing against him... Benzema is limping now...

Match continues and Milan counterattacks with Ronaldinho.  Now real Mardid again takes control of the ball with Kaka....  oh my gosh.. Good for Milan defender Massimo Oddo clearing the danger from Musica and Magia Kaka...

Mamma miaaaaaaaaaaaa nOOOO nONOOOOO guys, a mistake from Milan goalkeeper Dida ends with a goal from Real Madrid forward Raul !!!!!  In the 19th minute, Graneros tries the shot and Dida stops the ball putting the ball on the ground but it was loose, free enough and Raul smelling the GOAL runs towards the ball beating Dida and bam bam bammmm it is a goalll in am empty nettttttttttttttttttttttt knock, knock, anybody home???????  No... nobody was at home...
Real Madrid 1 - 0 AC Milan


Dida and his "papera" leaving the ball available for Real Madrid forward RAUL to blast the empty net.

Now Milan must react or else.....  Raul celebrates his goal with a slide and pressing his heart to show his love for the Merengues while the fans applaud him... oh my gosh.. my beloved Raul blasting my Milan!!!!!

Oh my gosh, what a luck!  In the 24th minute, first the assist from Massimo Oddo to Ronaldinho but not getting it on time, though  immediately an assist  from Clarence Seedorf to Super Pippo Inzaghi  stretching his leg  to catch the ball but not making it and slips.. here it was so close to score... 

Real Madrid now counterattacks and this is just a rollercoaster where I am waiting for Milan to score..  Close up from Seedorf who is now 33 years old but running like a young player full of energy. 

Pato needs to speed up and look for a chance to score, it seems Ronaldinho becoming a bit nervous maybe for all the whistles?

In the 29th minute Milan pressing but Real Madrid closing all spaces.. Ambrosini to Ronaldinho back and forth... and Sergio Ramos now commits a foul on Ronaldinho bringing him down.... free kick for Milan and Casillas giving instructions to his teammaes.. nothing happens,,,,

In the 32nd minute, a bad foul from Real Madrix Xabi Alonso on Pato bringing him down too while trying to head the ball, though match continues and Pato is up...

Pirlo to Ronaldinho in the 33rd minute and Real Madrid clears the danger.. Granero denying Ronaldinho the chance to shout a goal.

 In the 34th minute Lass  with a right footed shot and missing the target sending the ball over the bar....

Closeup from a nice palm greeting between Massimo Ambrosini and Kaka...  wonder if they will go out for a cup of coffee after the match...

Closeup from Pato looking a bit tired... DIarra to Sergio Ramos in the 35th minute and Milan clears...

Oh noooo there is KAKA again creatig danges inteh 36th minute with a right footed shot  and now it is corner for Real Madrid.   Zambrotta is next to Raul  and good nothing happens...  no danger...  

Oddo protests for a a foul from Granero pushing him fro behind... math continues...  

Oh come on.. again Real Madrid pushing  but Ronaldinho taking the best part clearing...  come on Milannnn  we need to react, press, create more goal opportunities from the midfield to Inzaghi who is waiting  for that goal... come on...

TIme is running by guys and Milan not able to equalize yet.   We are now in the 42nd minute...  and wow, guys, Lass with  a right footed shot while Seedorf fails to clear though the shot missed the target...

Closeup from Massimo Ambrosini and Seedorf.....

There you see now Real Madrid coach Pellegrini giving instructions.

In the 44th minute, Diarra sends an assist to Benzema with a right footed shot  almost surprising Milan but Dida saves... Come on Dida, forza...

Again pressing from Real Madrid with Kaka and Milan clearing all dangers... it seems they really know the style from KAKA..  oh well a corner in the 45th minute for Real Madrid.  Seedorf sends the ball away... still  Real Madrid pressing and a powerful shot from Marcelo but Dida saves with both hands sending the ball away.... 

Referee whistles the end of the first half guys....   first half ends with 55% ball possession for Real Madrid and 45% ball possession for Milan...

In the meantime guys, an update on the other games.  Juventus 0-0 Maccabi Haifa in the end of first half while our beloved Carlo Ancelotti is winning with Chelsea 1-0 Atletico, Zurich 0 - 0 Marseille.

So, go and bring some more snacks to continue watching the match...   Leonardo must give a PEP TALK to the rossoneri to change this match as they did against Roma on Sunday in the second half.  Come on Milan, we can do it...

Oh my gosh guys, in the 46th mintue, an assist by Kaka to Raul almost scoring again  when Massimo Ambrosini fails to clear...  close up now from UEFA President Michel Platini.....

Nooooo,guys, in the 49th minute it is Musica and Magia Kaka  with a right footed shot creating danger now....    again.. guys, in the 50th minute Kaka challenging Dida and he savessssss  I am about to faint...  come on Milan, wake up Milan.....   Kaka is not finding his way to break his ex teammates...

 In the 5st minute, a long shot from  Benzema and Dida pushes the ball away with botgh hands.. corner for Real Madrid...   nothing happens , Ronaldinho clears the shot from Pepe after Raul;'s shot..

First yellow card  is for Raul Albiol for a terrible foul from behind on Milan defender Massimo Oddo in the 53rd minute.

In the 55th minute it is Raul again with the chance to score the second goal and DIDA SAVESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS   hey, good for Dida, come on Milannnnnnn

Oh my gosh, guys, first substitution of the game in the 60th minute. AC Milan coach Leonardo substitutes Filippo Inzaghi and brings forward Marco Borriello... oh my gosh.. ok, come on Borriellooooo I wanted Inzaghi to scoreeeeeeeee

In the 61st minute corner for Real Madrid Granero shoots  missing the target sending the ball too high...    Milan counterattacks...   and there you see Boriello making his first attempt  and it is cleared..

wow, wow, wow, yes, yes, yes, guys almost immediately in a blink of an eye precisely in the 62nd minute and the SLEEPY PRINCE ANDREA PIRLO waking up Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas with a powerful long shot from about 35 yards and allow me to JUMPPPPPPPPPPPPPP do my cheerleading because Pirlo equalizes the score and what a goal!!!!! po po po po po
Real Madrid 1 - 1 AC Milan

All players surround Pirlo and embrace him and there I am too embracing PIRLOOOOOOOOOOOOO  come on Milannnn, forza Milan,

Say what??  reaallyyyyy???  Am I dreaming???? pinch me???  YES, YES, YES, YES.. I am not dreaming guys, it is a reality...

Oh my gosh , guys,   in teh66th minute  Massimo Ambrosini making a long assist to Pato and Real Madrid goalkeeper Ike Casillas anticipates the action but fail to clear while Pato jumps and moves to get the ball making a right footed shot in an empty net and pouring the cold shower on  all Real Madrid fans while Milan fans increase their chants "MILAN, MILAN, MILAN"   Pato runs celebrating his first goal in the Champions League and you bet I am crying, jumping, shouting, dropping all popcorn on the floor while typing this post... goooaaallllllllllllllll  GOAAAALLLLLLLLLL    rejoice Milan fanssss  we are ruling in the Bernabeu...
Real Madrid 1 - 2 AC Milan

Pato celebrates with a ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR     the young lion is back to score!!!!!


Photo LaPresse

Am I happy?  YOU BET I AM.... forza MILAN, MILAN, MILAN, MILANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN  come on guysssssss  Leonardo is happy and you bet Galliani and Berlusconi must be doing the cheerleading too....

Exploding in celebration AC Milan coach Leonardo and Pato after a tough season from the Rossoneri who seems now returning to the winning path.


Photo LaPresse

Oh noooooo guys, Real Madrid equalizes in the 76th minute after a corner from Raul to Drenthe blasting  Dida in the bottom right corner and now we are back to battle and trying to get the 3 points.... Drenthe came as a substitute in the 67th minute for Gramero and making this goallll  a joy for him.
Real Madrid 2 - 2 AC Milan

Milan counterattack... Ronaldinho   to Borriello and rebounces  Seedord gets the ball but shoots over the  barrrrrr  ... co

This is madness guys...  in the 85th minute a corner for Milan and  Milan scoring but Referee disallowed the goal from Thiago Silva and instead  booked Alessandro Nesta and Raul Gonzales because both were  fighting, pushing.. welll, Raul pushed Nesta first but Ronaldinho also involved though not booked....    this is crazy, and I stil wonder why the goal was disallowed..  It was a good goal guys.




There is justiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee   divine justice in the 88th minute and this time Referee cannot deny this goal..  an assist by  Clarence Seedof to Pato and blasting  Casillas who finishes seating on the ground while Pato runs to celebrate the goal making the "heart sign" with his hands and this is sweet honey, a rewaardddddddd and let me jump of joyyyy PO PO PO PO PO PO FORZA MILANNNN, MILAN ALEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Pato scoring his second goal in the Champions League
Real Madrid 2 - 3 AC Milan



Young Pato the hero in the Santiago Bernabeu!!!!!!!!  Milan is back!

Photo Reuters

Updates guys, Juventus defeat Maccabi Haifa with a goal by defender Giorgio Chiellini in the 47th minute.  Also, Ancelotti won 4-0 against Atletico.  In Milan's group Marseille defeated Zurich 1-0.

This is heaven guys!!!!   Oh my goshhhhh final minutes and our MILAN BEATING REAL MADRID!!!!!  We did it...  bring the cheerleaders for Pato and AC MILAN!!!!!!!!!!! 



Give me an M
Give me an I
Give me an L
Give me an A
Give me an N

And shout what does it say???? MILANNNNN,, I don't hear you guys... what does it say??? MILANNNNN   PO PO PO PO OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAYYYYYY,,, MILAN, MILAN, MILAN.....  Guys, Berlusconi must be running to jump me to do the cheerleading and also Galliani, so you guys join me too because we have to root for our Milan, an Italian club winning in the Champions League.. and it seems Milan is awakening after the AS Roma match.. second part here in Real Madrid and now let's continue the winning road in the Serie A!!!!!





Click the video to listen the AUDIO / RADIO CRONACA from Francesco Repice RAI UNO of the 2009 - 2010 UEFA Champions League Group Stage C game REAL MADRID - AC MILAN on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.


2009 - 2010 UEFA Champions League Group Stage C
Matchday 3 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Real Madrid - AC Milan
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain 
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20:45 Italy time
11:45 a.m. USA Pacific time

Referee: Frank De Bleeckere (BEL)
Assistant referee: Peter Hermans (BEL) Walter Vromans (BEL)
Fourth official: Stéphane Breda (BEL)
UEFA Delegate: Dennis Cruise (IRL)
UEFA Referee observer: Sergey Zuev (RUS)

Attendance:

Scorers: 19'  Raul Gonzalez  (R),  62' Andrea Pirlo (M), 76' Drenthe (R), 66' Alexandre Pato (M), 88' Alexandre Pato (M)

REAL MADRID (4-2-2-2) Casillas;Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Albiol, Marcelo; L.Diarra, X.Alonso; Kakà, Granero (67'  Drenthe); Raul, Benzema.

Substitutes not used: (Dudek, Arbeloa, M.Diarra, Garay, Vander Vaart).

Coach: Pellegrini.

MILAN (4-3-3) Dida; Massimo Oddo,Alessandro Nesta, Thiago Silva, Gianluca Zambrotta; Massimo Ambrosini, Andrea Pirlo, Clarence Seedorf; Pato, Filippo Inzaghi(60' Borriello), Ronaldinho (90' Flamini).

Substitutes not used: (Roma,Kaladze, Jankulovski, Antonini, Huntelaar).

Coach: Leonardo.

2009 - 2010 UEFA Champions League Group Stage C Matchday 3 - Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Real Madrid - AC Milan Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain  20:45 Italy time 11:45 a.m. USA Pacific time Referee: Frank De Bleeckere (BEL) Match Stats
Real Madrid		AC Milan
2	Goals		3
27(10)	Shots (on Goal)		11(4)
23	Fouls		12
13	Corner Kicks		3
2	Offsides		6
53%	Ball Possession		47%
3	Yellow Cards		2
0	Red Cards		0
1	Saves		8

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