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Feyenoord Edges Out AC Milan in Thrilling Champions League Clash
Rotterdam, Netherlands – Feyenoord defeated AC Milan 1-0 in a thrilling first leg of the UEFA Champions League Playoffs, played at the Stadion Feijenoord on February 12th, 2025. Despite having slightly less possession (47% compared to Milan’s 53%), the home side proved more clinical, scoring an early goal and weathering the Italian side’s pressure.
I. Paixao opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, assisted by G. Smal, giving Feyenoord a lead they managed to defend despite a fiercely contested match that saw several yellow cards: two for Feyenoord (Smal and Milambo) and one for AC Milan (Thiaw). AC Milan created more chances, with 13 shots (6 on target), but Feyenoord’s resolute defense and Milan’s inaccuracy prevented an equalizer. The final score of 1-0 reflected the home side’s intensity and efficiency.
Substitutions feyenoord: at minute 46 J. Carranza came in and A. Ueda went out., at minute 70 H. Bueno came in and G. Smal went out., at minute 79 J. Mitchell came in and G. Read went out., at minute 79 I. Osman came in and Q. Timber went out., at minute 85 L. Ivanusec came in and I. Paixao went out.
Substitutions ac milan: at minute 60 F. Tomori came in and M. Thiaw went out., at minute 60 S. Chukwueze came in and C. Pulisic went out., at minute 82 T. Abraham came in and S. Gimenez went out., at minute 83 F. Camarda came in and R. Leao went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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