AC Milan are making ready to face Feyenoord within the UEFA Champions League playoffs tonight at 21:00 CET on the de Kuip in Rotterdam. We’re at a vital second within the competitors, the primary of two video games to determine who will undergo to the knockout part, with the groups prepared to offer their all. Allow us to method the kick-off with our Match Preview.
LATEST FROM MILANELLOAC Milan are coming off the again of a convincing 2-0 win towards in Serie A, displaying good type and including to the string of optimistic outcomes they have been getting. Within the Champions League, the Rossoneri have put the Zagreb blunder behind them, though Conceição’s workforce have proven willpower and the flexibility to react. AC Milan will need to proceed their European journey within the Champions League, and to take action they’ll want ambition and a focus. Musah is not going to be out there attributable to his suspension, an absence that can minimise midfield rotation, former Feyenoord participant Giménez is prone to begin in midfield, and Terracciano is a doable different to the ‘heavy’ assault.
The had this to say on the eve: “We do not have many choices: there are 15 outfield gamers out there, between accidents and people not within the Champions League squad, plus the children. The coaches have to seek out options. It is necessary, and we’re right here due to our personal fault – we might already be within the Spherical of 16. We need to take duty for this.”
LATEST FROM FEYENOORDFeyenoord come into the sport on the again of a 3-0 Eredivisie win over Sparta Rotterdam, and have been placing in some stable performances within the league. The Dutch aspect suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to Lille on the ultimate matchday of the Champions League. Regardless of this, Feyenoord have proven they’re able to nice performances, as evidenced by their 3-0 win over Bayern Munich. The workforce coached by Bosschaart, who has simply taken over from Priske, is able to give their all, additionally due to the house benefit. Within the possible 4-3-3 formation, the principle threats are Ueda, Paixão and Timber.
“It would definitely be very particular”, stated Bosschaart. “I need the workforce to play engaging soccer and be united. I’ve discovered a gaggle who’re eager, and we have educated nicely. Preparations for AC Milan had already begun, and we’re able to implement what we did in coaching.”
PRE-MATCH STATS
This would be the third assembly between Feyenoord and AC Milan in European competitions, with the groups having received one sport every within the 1969/70 European Cup Spherical of 16.
Santiago Gimenez has the perfect goals-per-game ratio within the present Champions League, with a median of 1 aim each 59 minutes (5 targets in 5 video games).
Christian Pulisic has scored 4 targets to this point within the 2024/25 Champions League, second solely to the Rossoneri’s Giroud (5 in 2022/23) in a single event. Within the meantime, he has additionally turn into the primary USA nationwide workforce participant to attain 4 targets in a UCL season.
Rafael Leão accomplished 30 dribbles on this Champions League, the very best quantity recorded within the first part. Since he made his debut within the competitors, in September 2021, solely Vinícius (134) has accomplished greater than the Portuguese (97).
WHERE TO WATCH FEYENOORD v AC MILAN ON TVIn Italy, the match might be broadcast by Amazon Prime Video. To look at it in a foreign country, you possibly can test the “” part beneath “Overseas.” On the Rossoneri channels, the Matchday present will air on Milan TV: stay protection begins at 20:00 CET main as much as kick-off, adopted by interviews and Coach Conceição’s press convention. Do not miss the protection on acmilan.com, the , our official social media channels, and .
LATEST FROM THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUEThe referee might be Spaniard José María Sánchez, the identical referee who officiated final November. Raúl Cabañero and Íñigo Prieto would be the assistant referees, Guillermo Cuadra the fourth official and Juan Martínez Munuera the VAR; César Soto Grado AVAR.
Right here is the whole Champions League playoff programme. Tuesday Brest 0-3 PSG, Juventus 2-1 PSV, Manchester Metropolis 2-3 Actual Madrid and Sporting Lisbon 0-3 Borussia Dortmund. Wednesday at 18:45 CET, Membership Brugge v Atalanta, and at 21:00 CET: Celtic v Bayern Munich, Feyenoord v AC Milan and Monaco v Benfica.
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