Wed Feb 19 06:37:59 UTC 2025: ## AC Milan’s Champions League Dream Crumbles After Hernández Red Card
**Milan, Italy** – AC Milan’s Champions League campaign ended in dramatic fashion Tuesday night, as they were eliminated by Feyenoord in a thrilling 1-1 draw at the San Siro. The Dutch side progressed 2-1 on aggregate thanks to a late header from substitute Julián Carranza and a pivotal red card for Milan’s Theo Hernández.
Milan started brightly, with Santiago Giménez—a recent signing from Feyenoord—scoring against his former club within the first minute to level the tie. However, the game took a decisive turn when Hernández received a second yellow card for simulation in the 51st minute, leaving Milan a man down.
Despite dominating possession for much of the first half and early second half, Milan struggled to create clear-cut chances after the sending off. Feyenoord, on the other hand, capitalized on their numerical advantage. Carranza, introduced as a substitute, scored a powerful header in the 73rd minute to secure the victory for Feyenoord.
Milan pushed relentlessly for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Feyenoord held firm, securing a place in the Champions League round of 16. They will face either Inter Milan or Arsenal in the next stage, with the draw taking place on Friday.
The result sparked post-match controversy, with Milan defender Kyle Walker criticizing the referee’s decision to send off Hernández. Feyenoord defender Givairo Rieder also received a red card after the final whistle following a post-match altercation. The victory marks a significant upset for Feyenoord, echoing their historic European Cup win at the San Siro in 1970. Gab Marcotti, a prominent football commentator, also criticized Hernandez’s actions, suggesting his sending off was a decisive factor in Milan’s elimination.
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