Paulo Fonseca confirms Yunus Musah is playing to strengthen Milan on the right against a “very attacking” Real Madrid, but that may also give Rafael Leao “more freedom” to do damage.

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After sitting on the bench for three consecutive games in Serie A, Rafael Leao is reinstated.

The other big change is Yunus Musah moving to the right to cover the side attacked by Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham and protecting right-back Emerson Royal.

Fonseca outlines Milan plan against Real Madrid

“We have prepared something with Musah to help us out there. Sometimes having a five-man line helps Emerson deal with Vinicius and Mbappé,” Fonseca told Sky Sport Italia.

On the other hand, Real Madrid have problems in defense and Milan can hurt them on the left side.

“I think Rafa and Theo can make the difference. If we defend like this, we can also give Rafa more freedom to attack. It’s a difficult game but also a good one for us to play well and try to control the ball.”

Rodrygo is not fully fit after a thigh problem, so Bellingham is in a more advanced role and Luka Modric has moved into Real Madrid’s midfield.

“Of course I expect Real Madrid to act very offensively. With the introduction of Modric they will have more attacking moments. We know that Mbappe and Vinicius are crucial for their individuality, we have prepared for that, but of course they will be more attacking on home soil,” noted Fonseca.

There are at least 3,800 Milan fans in the stands, but reports suggest there could be up to 5,000. What did the coach say to the team to motivate them at the Bernabeu?

“What I told the players is that we are lucky to have these moments in our lives. Millions of people wanted to be in that locker room, so they have to make the most of it. “We are facing a great team, perhaps the best in the world at the moment, so we have to be energetic in defense but also prove ourselves at this level,” concluded Fonseca.

The Rossoneri fought for the title against the Merengues for decades, but have been without a win in Madrid since 2009.

Both teams have sputtered in recent weeks as Carlo Ancelotti’s side were humiliated 4-0 at home in LaLiga by arch-rivals Barcelona, ​​but they are unbeaten in their last 15 UEFA home games, winning 12.