In a dramatic penalty shoot-out during the International Champions Cup clash in Shanghai, Real Madrid faced AC Milan. The match ended in a goalless draw, and the penalty kicks were intense. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments:
Goalkeepers’ Duel:
Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 16-year-old AC Milan goalkeeper, saw his crucial penalty saved by Kiko Casilla, the Real Madrid goalkeeper.
Earlier in the shoot-out, Donnarumma had kept AC Milan in the game with a save from Toni Kroos.
Casilla made two saves, including denying Carlos Bacca, to keep the score level for Real Madrid.
Game Details:
The Chinese heat seemed to affect both teams initially, resulting in a cautious start with neither side playing at a high tempo.
Chances were scarce in the first half, but AC Milan’s M’Baye Niang looked dangerous.
Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez and AC Milan’s Niang had notable attempts, but the game remained goalless.
Second Half Changes:
The second half saw several substitutions, including the likes of Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Gareth Bale being withdrawn early.
Real Madrid’s best chance came from Jese, who set up Toni Kroos for a first-time effort that narrowly missed the near post.
AC Milan’s Cristian Zapata forced a save from Casilla, and Carlos Bacca had a late opportunity that was turned away.
Penalty Shoot-out Drama:
The match headed to penalties, and it was a rollercoaster.
Bacca initially missed a penalty, but then Donnarumma saved from Kroos.
Both goalkeepers struggled during the shootout, but Casilla eventually fired home the decisive penalty.
Casilla also denied Donnarumma’s effort, securing Real Madrid’s victory with a 5-4 scoreline.
7 май 2024
