In the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League, Atlético Madrid will face AC Milan at San Siro on Wednesday. At this crucial stage of the competition, the home team faces pressure to perform. AC Milan’s objective is clear: they must secure a victory at home to minimize the risk of disappointment in the return leg three weeks later. Coach Clarence Seedorf is placing his trust in Mario Balotelli to lead the charge against the Spanish club. The Italian striker, of Ghanaian origin, is determined to make an impact and hopes to score against Atlético Madrid.
“I have never scored against Spain, I have never beaten a Spanish team. I hope to change that against Atlético. My goal, as always, is to contribute as much as possible to the team’s success. I want to demonstrate that I can help lead my team to victory. This has always been my philosophy,” stated Mario Balotelli during a press conference ahead of the match.
