STEPHAN EL SHAARAWY scored twice as AC Milan defeated Real Madrid 4-2 in Tuesday’s mid-season friendly in Dubai this evening.
The Italy international netted once in each half as the Serie A giants overcame their La Liga counterparts in an entertaining encounter.
Both sides named strong starting XIs for the clash, with Real coach Carlo Ancelotti coming up against his former employers. Jeremy Menez opened the scoring for Milan, taking advantage of a poor error from Real defender Nacho to coolly convert.
El Shaarawy produced a fine finish to add to that lead, before Ballon d’Or frontrunner Cristiano Ronaldo claimed his almost obligatory goal to pull one back for Ancelotti’s men.
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The La Liga leaders created several chances in the second half, but Milan looked equally dangerous and further goals from El Shaaraway and Giampaolo Pazzini made for a convincing victory, despite Karim Benzema’s late penalty.
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Real came into the game on the back of a 23-match winning streak in competitive matches, and Ancelotti will expect an improved showing when they return to Liga action at Valencia on Sunday.
Sad, RIP.
Shocking. Wishing strength to his family.
What a heartbreaking story, my thoughts are with his family and friends
Such sad news and so hard to comprehend for his family, teammates, friends and community. RIP young man.
Croíbhriste ar son clann Ogie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Devastating news
So Sad
What an awful tragedy. Life is so precious.
This is a terrible tragedy,just seen a picture of the lad before the start of the match he was playing in and to think he was taken a few hours later ,life can be so cruel,may he Rest In Peace
Devastating. Thoughts & love to his family. Rest in peace.
Tragic Loss.Ar dheis De go raibh a annam.
So sad. RIP
Rest in peace!!
Super young lad by all accounts. Sadly missed by Monaghan, sport and most importantly his friends and family.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Awful , RIP
So sad, rip young man