AC Milan can call itself a quarter-finalist in the Champions League for the first time since 2012. ‘I Rossoneri’ kept a disappointing Tottenham Hotspur in London at 0-0, which was enough after last week’s 1-0 win at home.
After a fairly boring first half, there was a bit more to enjoy in the second half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, although the chances were mainly for Milan. Brahim Díaz and Olivier Giroud could have put the Italians 0-1.
Tottenham tried, but struggled to find a hole in the Milan defense. Ten minutes before the end, the assignment for the English became almost impossible due to a red card (twice yellow) for Cristian Romero.
In extra time, Tottenham was still close to a liberating goal, but Milan keeper Mike Maignan had an answer to a Harry Kane header. In the counter-punch, Divock Origi hit the post.
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Milan finally belongs to the European elite again
Eleven years ago, Milan was last among the best eight teams in Europe. At the time, the seven-time Champions League winner was eliminated by FC Barcelona.
If Milan does succeed in advancing to the semi-final this time, it will be the first time since 2007. In that year, that ultimately resulted in a Champions League win for the current champion of Italy.
Tottenham hoped to reach the quarter-finals again for the first time since the 2018/2019 season. In that year, after a miraculous escape against Ajax, the final battle was reached, in which Liverpool was too strong.
