Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3-2 AC Milan – two standouts; Sportiello howler | OneFootball

AC Milan lost their first friendly clash of the USA tour as Real Madrid prevailed 3-2. However, there are plenty of positives to take from the game and down below are the player ratings for the Rossoneri.

Starting XI

Sportiello (5): He made some good saves but it was indeed a huge howler on Real’s first goal. It’s one to forget for the goalkeeper but in his defence, he actually looked solid apart from that.

Calabria (6): A shakey start to the first half, position-wise, but he recovered and was alright all things considered.

Simic (6): For his age, he looked very mature even after Real Madrid had scored two quick goals. He didn’t pass the ball immediately when in possession and that was nice to see. Also had a couple of good interventions.

Tomori (5.5): In the first half, notable actions included the goal (nice header) and a crucial diving block. However, in the second half, he made a huge mistake on Real’s second goal and also struggled a lot more.

Florenzi (5.5): He was actually good in his passing but he didn’t really bring much to Milan’s game when going forward.

Loftus-Cheek (5.5): There are definitely positive signs from the Englishman, as he has the ability to advance with the ball with great strength. However, in this game he wasted too many counters by either misplacing the pass or not controlling the ball properly.

Krunic (6): Some questionable moments here and there perhaps (although no fatal errors), but he did well to intercept the ball before Romero’s goal and also was comfortable in the build-up.

Pobega (5.5): Just like Loftus-Cheek, he made some great strides with the ball but lacked the final touch/controll.

Messias (N/A): Came off with an injury before the first half was over.

Colombo (6): He was a warrior for the Rossoneri up front and also had some good passing moments in the hold-up play. He made several good runs but didn’t get the ball from his teammates at the right moments.

Pulisic (6.5): One of the best for sure, getting the assist for Tomori’s goal and looking bright overall.

Substitutes

Romero (6.5): He scored with a stunning strike shortly after coming on and he wasn’t afraid to get stuck in either, helping the defence in several duels. A lively game from him, in a very good way.

Leao (6): He added that spark in attack that we have become used to, almost getting an assist for Reijnders but the effort was blocked.

Reijnders (6): He looked very good on the ball and immediately showed that he likes to go forward. Nearly got a goal, as mentioned, but the effort was well-blocked.

Maignan, Saelemaekers, Thiaw, Kjaer, Theo, Adli, De Ketelaere, Giroud (N/A): We didn’t see enough of these players to give a proper assessment in the 20 minutes they played.