AC Milan faced a tough exit from the Champions League following a 1-1 draw with Feyenoord in their postseason playoff matchup, which concluded with the Dutch side advancing 2-1 on aggregate. The turning point in the game came in the 51st minute when Milan’s Theo Hernandez received a second yellow card for diving, leaving his team at a disadvantage. This incident came after Santiago Giménez had equalized for Milan early in the match.
Hernandez had been booked earlier for a foul, and his departure shifted the dynamics of the game. After his sending off, Feyenoord capitalized on the situation, with Julián Carranza scoring in the 73rd minute to secure their place in the last 16. Milan’s forward, Giménez, expressed disappointment at the outcome, highlighting the unpredictable nature of soccer and offering support to Hernandez after the match.
In other Champions League playoff results, Bayern Munich managed a late goal from Alphonso Davies to earn a 3-2 aggregate victory over Celtic. Club Brugge triumphed over Atalanta, demonstrating efficiency with a 5-2 aggregate win, while Benfica sealed their spot with a tight 4-3 aggregate win over Monaco.
As the competition progresses, Feyenoord awaits their next opponent in the round of 16, with a matchup against either Inter Milan or Arsenal on the horizon.
The last-16 draw is scheduled for Friday, which will reveal the next phase of this thrilling tournament.
This latest round of Champions League play continues to showcase the unpredictable and intense nature of European football, with teams battling not just for victory, but also for a shot at glory in one of the sport’s most prestigious competitions.