Rafael Leao starred at the Bernabeu. On the most anticipated night, the Portuguese footballer performed well and managed to beat Real Madrid with his acceleration. “This was definitely his night, in everyone's and Fonseca's minds. Not long after: he stood among the protagonists at the Bernabeu. And the assist for Reijnders was the final act of response to Fonseca”, opined TuttoMercatoWeb.com.
This is the analysis Gazetta dello Sport: “The more he kept covering, he gave his best in attack. Decisive for the 2-1, he almost made it 3-1 and then provided the assist for the third. The real Leao seems to be back.” “This is the real Rafa. He made the difference in Morata's goal. Many advantages were made thanks to him. He really made the Real defense crazy,” added the 27 year old player. Corriere dello Sport.
As TuttoSports on newsstands this morning: “Milan desperately needs him and, after last night, it will be difficult for Fonseca to complete the circle without the champion Lusitania, his man”. This is the opinion of Corriere della Sera: “Amazing response after three consecutive benchings. Second goal
half of it is his and the third his contribution is very important.”
Rafael Leao's report card
TMW – 7.5
Gazzetta dello Sport – 8
Corriere dello Sport – 8
TuttoSports – 7.5
Corriere della Sera – 7.5
Republic – 8
MN – 8.5