In just a little over 24 hours, Real Madrid vs AC Milan will kickoff at the Bernabéu. A game referred as the European Clásico, Madrid and Milan are the teams who enjoyed the most success in this competition.

Such big nights are moments where superstars are made, and for AC Milan, it’s a big boost for them that arguably one of their best player will be available for the clash. This comes after a revelation by Spanish journalist Matteo moretto claims Rafael Leao is expected to start tomorrow.

A big boost on Milan’s winning chances.

Portuguese winger Rafael Leao is expected to be amongst the starting XI tomorrow at the Bernabéu. This comes after the star player has had to come off the bench in Milan’s last 2 games against Monza and Napoli.

His exclusion from Paulo Fonseca’s starting lineup was solely down to fitness issues. Now that he’s deemed fully fit, the Italians will really fancy their chances to go for all three points tomorrow.

A Menace to Madrid’s defense

Despite not enjoying the most prolific start to the new season so far, big moments like this are when stars shine brightest. With just 1 goal and 4 assists this season for club and country, Leao will look to put the records straight, and that Madrid’s shaky defense could be his first “Real” victim.

Real Madrid’s main drawback so far has been its defense, with Carlo ancelotti emphasizing on that aspect of the team more in recent training sessions. Leao will be the first test, after the readjustments made at the back since that 4-0 humbling by Barcelona.

Positioned at 12th place, a win tomorrow will go a long way for Real Madrid, in making a case for themselves in the top 8 of the competition. AC Milan on the other side with 3 points from 3 games, will be hoping to get all 3 points to avoid a group stage crash out.

The last time both sides met was during the summer champions tour this year In the United States. AC Milan emerged 1-0 Victors on the night, and Madrid will want revenge.