Feyenoord advanced to the Champions League last 16 after a 1-1 draw against a 10-man AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory. Santiago Giménez gave Milan an early lead, but Theo Hernández’s red card in the second half shifted momentum.
Substitute Julián Carranza’s 73rd-minute header equalised the match, ensuring Feyenoord’s progression. They will face either Inter Milan or Arsenal in the next round.
The match began dramatically, with Giménez scoring against his former club within the first minute. However, Milan’s advantage was compromised when Hernández received a second yellow card for simulation early in the second half, reducing the hosts to ten men. Feyenoord capitalised on their numerical superiority, with Carranza heading home Hugo Bueno’s cross to level the score and secure the aggregate win.
This result marks a significant achievement for Feyenoord, echoing their historic European Cup victory at San Siro in 1970. For Milan, the defeat is a setback, especially for recent loan signing Kyle Walker, who joined the club seeking Champions League success. Milan’s focus now shifts to improving their domestic performance, as they currently sit seventh in Serie A.
The match concluded with tensions high, resulting in a post-match red card for Feyenoord’s Givairo Reed. Despite the heated ending, Feyenoord celebrated their advancement, while Milan faces reflection on their European campaign.