AC Milan’s journey in the Champions League came to a disappointing and rather humiliating end as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Feyenoord at San Siro, resulting in a 2-1 aggregate loss.
The match started off exactly how Milan would have hoped, with their hopes lifted early in the game. Within the first minute, Santiago Gimenez capitalized on a header from Malick Thiaw, tapping it in from close range to level the tie. The early goal gave the Italian side a glimmer of optimism as they seemed to be on track to progress.
However, things quickly took a turn for the worse. Milan’s defensive and disciplinary issues came to the forefront in the second half, as Theo Hernandez received a red card after picking up two very unnecessary yellow cards. His dismissal proved costly for Milan as it left them vulnerable in the crucial stages of the match.
The situation worsened when Feyenoord’s Julian Carranza, who had come on as a substitute, made an immediate impact, scoring an equalizer on the night. Carranza’s goal effectively sealed Milan’s fate, sending the Dutch team through to the next round, while Milan’s Champions League campaign came to a bitter and early end. It was a painful exit for Milan, who had hoped to continue their European journey but were undone by individual mistakes and a lack of composure when it mattered most.
