AC Milan and Liverpool will renew their historic rivalry in the 2024/25 Champions League opener at San Siro. Both teams, led by new managers Paulo Fonseca and Arne Slot, are seeking redemption after early-season struggles. The match promises to be a thrilling showdown in Europe's elite competition.
AC Milan and Liverpool are set to reignite their storied rivalry in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League opener at the San Siro. Both teams, under new management—Paulo Fonseca for Milan and Arne Slot for Liverpool—seek to overcome slow starts in their domestic seasons. Slot, succeeding Jurgen Klopp, aims to restore Liverpool's standing in Europe after a third-place Premier League finish and a trophyless campaign. Liverpool, facing a tough group with matchups against Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, hope to draw confidence from their strong record against Italian clubs, despite a recent Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, Milan comes into the match on the back of their first Serie A win, a commanding 4-0 victory over Venezia, spurred by goals from Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao, and others. For the Rossoneri, the clash revives memories of past Champions League encounters, including their 2007 final triumph over Liverpool, avenging the 2005 Istanbul heartbreak.
With both clubs seeking early momentum in this season’s European campaign, the San Siro atmosphere is set for a gripping contest. The stakes are high as these two giants of the game look to secure a vital opening victory in their quest for Champions League glory.
