AC Milan: Milan snatch victory, the CV of the match
Atlético – AC Milan. Milan snatched an important success on the lawn of Atlético Madrid at the end of the suspense. After 87 rather calm minutes, Junior Messias freed AC Milan who can still believe in a qualification in the round of 16.
11:15 p.m. – The summary of the match
Milan pushed, Milan tried and Milan ended up scoring. The Italians took a long time to make the difference but the important thing is undoubtedly elsewhere for Stefano Pioli this evening who is certainly delighted by this success. Indeed, thanks to this stretched victory, the Milanese pass in front of their evening opponents, Atlético Madrid. Equal on points but with a better goal difference, the Milanese will play their European future on December 7 in their stadium against Liverpool. And yet, this evening could have remained quite sad as much for the Milanese as for the football fans. At the end of a rather soporific match marked by many whistles, Junior Messias, who came into play 20 minutes earlier, placed an overpowering header at close range to deceive Oblak who had been, so far, perfect. The teammates of the Slovenian goalkeeper are shown to be too timid and have privileged the defense to the attack. Apart from a few harmless attempts for Tatarusanu, the Colchoneros suffered too much and therefore cracked in the last moments of the meeting. Atlético Madrid will have to win against Porto to hope to qualify and at the same time see AC Milan make a fae faux pas in Liverpool. Appointment, therefore, in two weeks to know the outcome of this group B.
23:03 – The other result of group B
At the same time as this Atlético – Milan, Liverpool and Porto were fighting for victory at Anfield. The Reds, first in this group, ensured a new success in front of the Portuguese (2-0). In the standings Porto remain second and their fate in their hands on the next and last day of this group against Atlético Madrid.
11:00 p.m. – Atlético does the wrong thing
For its part, Atlético Madrid is complicating the task. While they were able to pass second in the event of a victory or a draw this evening, this but conceded in the last minutes makes them go last. In two weeks, we will have to beat Porto, hoping for a negative result for AC Milan against Liverpool.
22:55 – Milan can still believe in qualifying
Thanks to this success obtained at the end of this Atlético – Milan, the Italians are still entitled to dream of qualifying for the round of 16 of the Champions League. They will play against Liverpool in two weeks to try to get the qualification.
22:52 – ⌛ It’s over between Atlético Madrid and AC Milan (0-1)
The advantage in the score (0-1) of AC Milan is rather logical in view of the figures available after this duel. The Milanese have indeed had a small rise in ball possession (43% to 57%) but have also and above all been more dangerous by framing more shots (5 shots against 2 for Atlético Madrid).
22:47 – Huge opportunity for Cunha
This end of the match is crazy! Just after a huge opportunity for Bennacer, Atlético Madrid gets a big chance in the Milan area. Cunha opens her foot too far and misses Tatarusanu’s frame. Still 1-0 for the Milanese in this Atlético – Milan.
22:44 – ⚽ Junior Messias offers his first but to AC Milan (0-1)!
The scoreboard goes 0 to 1 at Wanda Metropolitano! AC Milan opened the scoring in the 87th minute of play in the second half, with a goal from Junior Messias. The people of Madrid have no other choice but to react!
22:44 – The buuut of Messias!
The Brazilian came into play a few minutes ago delivered AC Milan after an intense streak of domination. Note the superb center of Frank Kessié. Messias only placed his header in Jan Oblak’s net.
22:42 – Oblak’s exploit against Ibrahimovic
Oblak’s monstrous stop in front of Zlatan! Even though an offside position had been signaled Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened his foot in front of Jan Oblak who made an incredible save from close range.
22:39 – Diego Simeone harangues the crowd
As usual, Diego Simeone is very active in his technical zone and asks for the support of Wanda Metropolitano, a little discreet since the start of the meeting.
22:37 – Griezmann is out
Antoine Griezmann has given way to another Frenchman, Geoffrey Kondogbia. Coach Diego Simeone seems to want to check the end of the match with this defensive change.
22:33 – More spaces
The match opens more and more. Fewer people in the midfield and a game that has now sent a bit of chaos. It goes from one camp to another but for the moment no mais in this Atlético – Milan.
22:31 – De Paul stumbles on Tatarusanu
This time, Atlético Madrid is showing itself to be dangerous. In this case, it was Rodrigo De Paul who met with Tatarusanu after a recovery on a very good serve from Antoine Griezmann.
22:28 – Huge opportunity for Bakayoko
Oh ! AC Milan very close to find the loophole. Former Monegasque Tiémoué Bakayoko found himself alone at the penalty spot and took his chance but Savic saved his family by contracting the ball. Milan pushes but still does not score in this Atlético – Milan.
22:25 – New free kick for AC Milan
AC Milan, who pushes more and more, to an interesting free kick to play but the defense of Atlético remains as vigilant and it is the captain Koke who puts order in the area by clearing far in front .
22:22 – Giroud must give up his place after a breakdown
Olivier Giroud must give way to Zlatan Ibrahimovic while he held the thigh. The French striker is forced to give way to the Swede who therefore has only half an hour to change the course of this Atlético – Milan.
22:18 – Kjaer very close to delivering AC Milan
The free kick taken by Théo Hernandez is perfect and finds the head of Danish defender Simon Kjaer who misses the frame. Milan get closer and try to open the scoring. There is half an hour left in this Atlético – Milan.
22:16 – Theo Hernandez confusing
The French side Théo Hernandez is untenable and offers a lot on his side. The former Real causes an interesting free kick and a yellow card against Marcos Llorente.
22:13 – Giroud completely unscrews his cover
After a deflected cross from Saelmakers, Olivier Giroud tries his luck at the entrance to the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, his recovery flies over the cages of Jan Oblak. Always so much waste in the last gesture in this Atlético – Milan.
22:11 – Giroud on the ground
Olivier Giroud remains on the ground after being struck by Gimenez behind his back. The French striker gets up and will be able to resume the game.
22:10 – Atlético are back with better intentions
Atlético Madrid seems to have returned with other intentions in this second act. A little timid in the first half, Diego Simeone’s men are more enterprising and are more pressing on Tatarusanu’s cages.
22:09 – New corner for Atlético
Antoine Griezmann went to take this corner for the Colchoneros but without success. The center of the French is pushed back by the head of Simon Kjaer vigilant in his penalty area. Still no goal in this Atlético – Milan.
22:08 – Lemar dangerous
Thomas Lemar is, in turn, dangerous. Just after Saelmakers’ attempt, the former Monegasque also takes his chance and falls on a good Tatarusanu who folds on the ball.
22:05 – Giroud again at fault
Olivier Giroud seems to be a player with fire. Author of a new fault, the French striker is flirting with a second card synonymous with exclusion.