Tue Feb 18 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Feyenoord stuns Milan in historic Champions League upset
**Milan, Italy** – Feyenoord pulled off a stunning upset at the San Siro, eliminating AC Milan from the Champions League with a 2-1 victory in the second leg of their playoff tie. Despite a roaring comeback attempt by the Italian giants, the Dutch side held firm to advance to the next round.
Santiago Giménez opened the scoring for Milan early on, heading home a Joao Félix assist – a cruel twist considering Giménez’s past with Feyenoord. Milan responded aggressively, with Félix hitting the crossbar and Rafael Leão forcing a double save from Feyenoord goalkeeper Wellenreuther.
The second half saw further drama. A controversial red card for Milan’s Theo Hernandez, for simulation, completely shifted the momentum. With a man advantage, Feyenoord began to dictate the pace. A late header from Carranza, following a Hugo Bueno cross, sealed the victory and silenced the San Siro.
The late stages of the game saw a flurry of near misses, but Feyenoord held firm and saw out the game despite late pressure from the hosts. A late substitution of Gimenez by Feyenoord’s manager also sparked some controversy amongst Milan fans. The final whistle prompted angry reactions from the Milan supporters, aimed particularly at Joao Felix, while a post-match brawl resulted in further red cards.
The unexpected result marks a significant blow to Milan’s Champions League ambitions and a triumphant return for Feyenoord, who now advance to the group stage. The match will be remembered for its dramatic swings in momentum, controversial refereeing decisions, and the ultimately successful defensive resilience of Feyenoord.
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