Wed Nov 06 00:24:44 UTC 2024: ## Milan Conquer Real Madrid in Bernabeu Coup: Fonseca Credits Courage and Easier Champions League Play
**Madrid, Spain** – AC Milan stunned the footballing world with a resounding 3-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League. Manager Paulo Fonseca attributed the win to his team’s courage and fearless approach, playing with a style that showcased the best of Italian football.
“I think we won because the players had the courage to come here and play their game, without being afraid of anything,” Fonseca told Sky Sport Italia. “We wanted to keep the ball, we did great things in the first half and then struggled a little more after the break, but we did it together and totally deserved this victory.”
The win was particularly significant for Fonseca, who had previously stated his intention to change the perception of Italian teams in Europe. He sees the victory as proof that Italian sides are capable of dominating possession and playing attractive football, not just relying on defensive tactics.
“I do not agree when people say Italian football is defensive,” Fonseca said. “We proved that Italian teams don’t just defend, we played the ball and had great positioning.”
Fonseca also highlighted the challenge of playing in Serie A, a league he believes is tougher than the Champions League due to the prevalence of man-marking tactics. “It is honestly more difficult to play in Serie A than it is in the Champions League because of these tactical issues,” Fonseca insisted.
Milan’s victory was sealed by goals from Malick Thiaw, Alvaro Morata, and Tijjani Reijnders. The win moved Milan into second place in Group F, with six points from four matches.
This impressive performance comes after a less-than-convincing start to the season, with Milan narrowly defeating Monza 1-0 in their previous Serie A match.
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