AC Milan stuns Paris Saint-Germain with 2-1 Champions League victory
Posted : 08 November 2023
AC Milan revived their Champions League hopes with a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, thanks to a decisive goal by Olivier Giroud. Giroud, the French striker, powered home a trademark header just four minutes into the second half, reigniting Milan's chances in the competition.
The win came as sweet revenge for Milan, who had suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of PSG just a fortnight earlier. This victory marked Milan's first goals in the competition this season, with the impressive Rafael Leao equalizing in the 12th minute after Milan Skriniar had given PSG an early lead.
With this win, Milan moved from the bottom of Group F to third place with five points, just one point behind PSG, who currently occupy the second qualification spot. Giroud's goal, his seventh of the season in all competitions, had a French connection, with Theo Hernandez providing the pinpoint cross that allowed his Les Bleus teammate to score.
Milan's next challenge will be hosting group leaders Borussia Dortmund, who are ahead of PSG by one point. This upcoming match could prove crucial to Milan's hopes of advancing in the group.
The atmosphere in the San Siro was electric, with Milan fans expressing their disdain for Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had left Milan for PSG as a free agent two years ago. The fans showered Donnarumma with insults and displayed fake dollar bills featuring his face and the word "mercenary."
The match was intense from the beginning, with both teams having scoring opportunities. PSG's livid response to what they perceived as a foul on Achraf Hakimi by Leao was a contentious moment, but Giroud's header ultimately proved to be the winner for Milan.
The game ended in a tense finale, with Donnarumma denying Milan a more comfortable victory and Lee Kang-in nearly equalizing for PSG with a shot that hit the post. Milan secured a crucial win, making a statement in the Champions League and turning their fortunes around after a recent spell of poor form.
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