Italian giants AC Milan suffered a shocking exit from the Champions League after being held to a dramatic draw by Feyenoord.
Milan, trailing 2-1 on aggregate from the first leg, took an early lead in the return fixture, giving their fans hope of a comeback.
However, their dreams took a massive hit early in the second half when Theo Hernández received a second yellow card, reducing Milan to ten men. With the numerical advantage, Feyenoord pressed forward and found the equalizer, putting them in control of the tie.
The match took another twist when Feyenoord themselves were reduced to ten men after receiving a straight red card. Despite the setback, the Dutch side held on to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory, knocking AC Milan out of the competition and sealing their place in the next round.
Club Brugge Stun Atalanta with Dominant Aggregate Victory
Club Brugge pulled off a stunning result against Atalanta, securing a comfortable 5-2 aggregate victory to advance to the next stage of the Champions League.
The Belgian side dominated the second leg, scoring three goals in the first half and effectively ending Atalanta’s hopes of a comeback.
Atalanta’s striker, Lookman, managed to pull one back, but their hopes of a miraculous turnaround were dashed when they missed a crucial penalty that could have changed the momentum. Brugge’s disciplined performance saw them comfortably progress, leaving Atlanta with no answers to their attacking brilliance.
Alphonso Davies’ Late Heroics Send Bayern Munich Through
A dramatic last-minute goal from substitute Alphonso Davies ensured Bayern Munich’s progression to the next round in a thrilling encounter against Celtic. The Scottish side had fought hard, believing they had done enough to force extra time.
However, Davies had other plans. The Canadian international latched onto a late chance and slotted home the winner, breaking Celtic hearts and sending Bayern through in dramatic fashion. With his crucial contribution, Davies once again proved his ability to deliver in high-pressure moments for the German champions.
Benfica Edge Past Monaco After Thrilling Draw
Benfica and AS Monaco played out a pulsating 3-3 draw in the second leg of their Champions League tie, but it was the Portuguese side who advanced, thanks to their first-leg victory.
Despite Monaco putting up a strong fight, Benfica’s advantage from the previous match proved crucial. The high-scoring encounter saw both teams display attacking brilliance, but in the end, Benfica did just enough to book their place in the next stage of the competition.
