AC Milan 1-1 Feyenoord (Aggregate: 1-2)
AC Milan‘s hopes of progressing in the UEFA Champions League were dashed as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Feyenoord at the San Siro, resulting in a 2-1 aggregate defeat. Football Rabbit breaks down the analysis as follows.
AC Milan Early Strike:
- The match started with a bang, as Santiago Gimenez, ironically a former Feyenoord player, scored within the first minute, giving Milan an early lead and leveling the aggregate score. This early goal ignited the San Siro crowd.
Theo Hernandez Red Card:
A pivotal moment in the match occurred in the second half when Theo Hernandez received a second yellow card for a perceived dive. This red card left Milan with 10 men, significantly shifting the momentum in Feyenoord’s favor.
Feyenoord Equalizer:
Feyenoord capitalized on their man advantage, with Julian Carranza scoring the equalizing goal, which also put Feyenoord ahead on aggregate. This goal silenced the San Siro and effectively sealed Milan’s fate.
Match Dynamics:
The first half saw a determined Milan side pressing forward, seeking to overturn the first-leg deficit. However, Feyenoord’s defense remained resolute. After the red card, Feyenoord took control of the game, exploiting the space left by the reduced Milan team. Milan pushed hard towards the end of the game, but were unable to produce a second goal.
AC Milan‘s Champions League journey ended in disappointment as they failed to overcome Feyenoord. The early goal from Gimenez provided hope, but Hernandez’s red card proved to be a turning point. Feyenoord’s equalizer was the final blow, sending the Dutch side through to the next round.
