Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze and AC Milan endured a night of heartbreak as Feyenoord knocked them out of the UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought 2-1 aggregate victory.
After losing 1-0 in the first leg, Milan needed a strong response at the San Siro. They got off to a dream start when Santiago Jimenez struck in the fourth minute, igniting hopes of a comeback. But despite dominating the first half, Milan failed to extend their lead before the break.
The turning point came in the 51st minute when Theo Hernandez received a second yellow card for simulation, reducing Milan to 10 men. Feyenoord took full advantage, with Julian Carranza netting a crucial equalizer in the 73rd minute to silence the home crowd.
Chukwueze was introduced in the 83rd minute in a last-ditch effort to rescue Milan, but the Nigerian winger had little time to influence the game. Though he completed both of his passes with 100% accuracy, he managed just three touches and one cross as Milan desperately searched for a winner.
In the end, Feyenoord held firm, sealing their place in the Champions League Round of 16 while Milan bowed out in disappointment. For Chukwueze, it was another frustrating night in what has been a challenging season, as his late cameo wasn’t enough to save the Rossoneri.
