Old Champions League foes reunite in Tuesday's league phase opener, as AC Milan and Liverpool kick off their latest top-level European adventures under the bright lights of San Siro.

AC Milan:

After a shaky start to the Serie A season under Paulo Fonseca, the Rossoneri finally hit their stride with a convincing 4-0 victory against Venezia. The win, featuring goals from Theo Hernandez, Youssouf Fofana, Christian Pulisic, and Rafael Leao, provided a much-needed boost for Fonseca, who was under early pressure following a string of disappointing results. Milan will be looking to build on this momentum as they enter the Champions League, where they face a challenging group that includes Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and Girona. The clash against Liverpool will be a significant test, and Milan fans will hope for a strong performance and perhaps a measure of revenge, recalling their 2021-22 group-stage defeat to the Reds. This season’s European adventure also marks a chance for Fonseca to make his mark in the competition, following in the footsteps of José Mourinho as the second Portuguese manager to lead an Italian club in the Champions League.

Liverpool:

Liverpool will kick off their Champions League campaign with an away match against AC Milan, embarking on a new chapter under the guidance of Arne Slot. The Reds are making their return to top-level European competition after a successful, albeit slightly disappointing, domestic season where they finished third in the Premier League. Liverpool's Champions League journey will include high-profile fixtures against Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, among others. Despite a solid start to the Premier League season, including three consecutive wins without conceding, Liverpool suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last weekend, with Callum Hudson-Odoi’s late strike highlighting their current goal-scoring struggles. Liverpool's recent record in Italy has been promising, with four wins from their last five away games against Italian clubs in European competition. However, they will need to overcome their recent slump and regain their formidable form to ensure a successful start in the Champions League group stage.

Prediction:  1-1

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