A late strike from Alexandre Pato gave AC Milan a shock 3-2 win over Real Madrid in their UEFA Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Meanwhile, Chelsea virtually secured their place in the next phase with a 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge
Madrid took the lead when skipper Raul equalled German Gerd Muller's record of 66 goals in the three main European competitions.
He pounced to score after a dreadful error from Milan keeper Dida in the 19th minute.
The hosts looked to be in control until a stunning shot from Andrea Pirlo beat Iker Casillas in the 62nd minute.
And keeper Casillas then gifted Brazilian Pato Milan's second goal four minutes later.
The Spanish giants thought they would rescue at least a point when Dutch substitute Royston Drenthe crashed in an equaliser in the 76th minute.
But with just two minutes left Pato arrived to volley a superb winner, sending Real crashing to their
Originally posted by zocoss:
STRIKER Alexandre Pato volleyed a late winner for AC Milan as they came from behind to beat Real.
Madrid took the lead when skipper Raul equalled German Gerd Muller's record of 66 goals in the three main European competitions.
He pounced to score after a dreadful error from Milan keeper Dida in the 19th minute.
The hosts looked to be in control until a stunning shot from Andrea Pirlo beat Iker Casillas in the 62nd minute.
And keeper Casillas then gifted Brazilian Pato Milan's second goal four minutes later.
The Spanish giants thought they would rescue at least a point when Dutch substitute Royston Drenthe crashed in an equaliser in the 76th minute.
But with just two minutes left Pato arrived to volley a superb winner, sending Real crashing to their
no wonder, Chelsea wanted to claw him over.. didn't he just score a winner in the league game too?? Scary, if he dons the blue jersey.. or maybe another sheva??
No Ronaldo, Real are not good enough...
Originally posted by zocoss:No Ronaldo, Real are not good enough...
ronaldo is working on breaking the scorer's spells.. once done, he will be back.
Pato!!!!!
i like A.pirlo..
Casillas the world's best keeper? I belief if he comes to the premier league he will also fumble like never before... lol
Somemore in the EPL, there are a lot of high balls to catch... Not his strongest point... His strong area is probably his shot blocking skills...
I feel the present RM coach is really not good enough to manage its superstars and egos.
Originally posted by zocoss:Casillas the world's best keeper? I belief if he comes to the premier league he will also fumble like never before... lol
Somemore in the EPL, there are a lot of high balls to catch... Not his strongest point... His strong area is probably his shot blocking skills...
even the great peter schmeical also made howlers in his time at utd. form is temporary, class is permanent ya.