AC Milan staged a thrilling comeback in the UEFA Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. Despite conceding an early goal and trailing 1-0 after just nine minutes at the San Siro, the Italian giants stormed back to secure a crucial 2-1 victory, reigniting their hopes of progressing to the Champions League knockout stages.
PSG took the lead when Milan Skriniar scored with a header from a corner in the opening nine minutes. However, Milan remained composed and quickly responded, with Rafael Leao showcasing remarkable improvisation by scoring with an acrobatic overhead kick just two minutes later. His goal followed Olivier Giroud’s initial shot that was saved.
The match maintained a frenetic pace with both sides creating opportunities, but Milan gradually seized control. Their efforts paid off immediately after halftime when Giroud scored with a powerful header in the 50th minute to complete the comeback.
Despite PSG’s late push, they couldn’t find an equalizer, with substitute Kang-In Lee hitting the post in the 88th minute. This 2-1 win has injected new life into Milan’s UEFA Champions League campaign, making Group F even more competitive. Milan now has five points, just one behind second-placed PSG and two points adrift of group leaders Borussia Dortmund.
With two matches remaining, Milan is well within reach of qualification for the knockout stage. After a recent slump in domestic form, this victory could serve as the spark that ignites Milan’s season. Thanks to the outstanding performances of Leao and Giroud, this memorable victory at the San Siro will be remembered as one of Milan’s greatest European nights.
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