Champions League: Fourth Day with Thrilling Results

Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League offered exciting matches and twists. Among the most anticipated matches, Real Madrid faced Milan, while Juventus faced Lille as their opponent. Finally, Bologna crossed gloves with Monaco in a match that promised sparks.

Match Goals

In Lille-Juventus, the situation was unlocked in the 27th minute with a goal by Jonathan David. Taking advantage of a pass from Zhegrova, David beat goalkeeper Di Gregorio with a precise right-footed shot, giving Lille the lead. In the match between Real Madrid and Milan, a draw was achieved in the 23rd minute thanks to a penalty converted by Vinícius Jr.. The Brazilian showed composure and skill, displacing Maignan with a touch underneath. A controversial moment occurs in Bologna: in the 19th minute, Monaco scores but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review. The striker Singo had been judged to have fouled the Bologna goalkeeper, thus interrupting the enthusiasm of his teammates. Finally, the match opens with Milan taking the lead in the 12th minute: Malick Thiaw scores with a header from a Pulisic corner, giving the Rossoneri the lead.

Team Formations

In Madrid, Fonseca lines up Morata as the first striker, with Leao and Pulisic on the sides and Reijnders in the middle. The midfield hinge is composed of Fofana and Munsah, while Ancelotti makes only one change compared to the defeat in the El Clasico: Modric replaces Camavinga. Vinicius and Mbappé play in attack. In Bologna, Hutter opts for Embolo in the front line, supported by Ben Seghir, Golovin and Akliouche. Camara and Magassa act in front of the defense, while Kehrer and Singo protect Majecki between the posts. Italiano focuses on Iling-Junior in place of Orsolini. Finally, in Lille Thiago Motta lines up Vlahovic as the lone striker with Conceicao and Yildiz on the sides. Locatelli plays as the low vertex in the midfield that includes Koopmeiners. Genesio’s choices see David at the center of the attack supported by Angel Gomes.

A Look to the Future

With the competition entering its decisive phase, teams are stepping up their efforts to secure a spot in the next stages of the tournament. Tensions are rising and every point is crucial to the European ambitions of the teams involved. The coming days promise further excitement and surprises in the European football landscape.