Real Madrid hosts AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu in the UEFA Champions League, with both teams eager to improve their standings in the league phase after inconsistent starts. Madrid's starting lineup features stars like Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe, while Milan's includes Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic. Real Madrid seeks recovery from a recent defeat to Barcelona, and Milan aims to build on their win against Club Brugge. The Champions League format now includes a larger table and longer schedule, with teams playing eight games in the league phase. UEFA will hold a moment of silence for flood victims in Valencia before the matches.