AC Milan’s Champions League journey ended in heartbreak as they were eliminated by Feyenoord following a 1-1 draw at San Siro. It was a night filled with regrets and costly mistakes, as the Rossoneri, who were leading thanks to Gimenez’s goal, saw their hopes crumble after Theo Hernandez was sent off in the 52nd minute for simulation. This turning point allowed the Dutch side to equalize through Carranza in the 73rd minute. The result seals Milan’s fate, failing to overturn the 1-0 loss from the first leg in Rotterdam, along with missing out on €11 million from reaching the round of 16. The Rossoneri are now left with the Italian Cup and Serie A as their remaining goals for the season.
Milan had started brightly, with Gimenez scoring just 38 seconds into the match after a cross from Pulisic and a clever assist from Thiaw. Despite their strong start and several chances, including a shot off the post by Hernandez and a near miss by Joao Felix, the Rossoneri failed to extend their lead. Before halftime, Theo received a yellow card for a foul on Moder, and in the second half, his attempt to earn a penalty through a dive resulted in a second yellow and his dismissal from the game.
Reduced to ten men, Milan struggled against Feyenoord’s pressure, eventually conceding the equalizer when Carranza headed past Maignan after slipping between Pavlovic and Bartesaghi on a cross from Bueno. The Rossoneri fought back with a late header from Thiaw, but never truly threatened the Dutch defense. In a heated ending, tensions boiled over into a brawl, leading to a red card for Read and a yellow for Leao. San Siro echoed with boos as Milan exited the Champions League, leaving fans with bitter disappointment.
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