At preseason pace, Real Madrid e Milan played this Sunday in a friendly at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, in the United States. The confrontation was part of the Soccer Champions Tour and ended with the score of 3 to 2 for the Spanish team, with a goal by the Brazilian Vinícius Júnior.
In search of observations for the season, the two clubs started the friendly with alternative lineups. Among the stars of Real Madrid, the Brazilians Vinícius Júnior and Rodrigo started the duel on the bench along with the experienced Courtois and Modric.
The first half of the friendly was dominated by Milan, which opened 2-0 on the scoreboard. Tomori scored with a header in the 25th minute, while the young Argentinian Romero extended it in the 42nd minute with a beautiful finish from the edge of the area.
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In the final stage, Real Madrid had the additions of Modric, Rodrigo and Vinícius Júnior. The Spanish team grew on the field and reached the tie with two goals from Valverde. In the end, Vinícius Júnior took advantage of a launch coming from the defense field, won at the speed of the defense and touched the goalkeeper’s exit to guarantee the comeback: 3 to 2.
The two teams will follow in the United States this week. Real Madrid will play again on Wednesday, against Manchester United, in the city of Houston. Milan, meanwhile, will remain in the Los Angeles area and face Juventus in Carson on Thursday.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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