AC Milan were knocked out of Europe after a moment of madness by one of their most trusted players.
AC Milan side were dumped out of the Champions League at the playoff stage after a disappointing 2-1 aggregate loss to Feyenoord.
The Rossoneri fell at home after a 1-1 draw on the night saw the Dutch side move on to the Round of 16 thanks to a 1-0 victory in the first leg a week ago.
AC Milan started the game on the front foot and took the lead inside the opening minute through former Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, but their match took a turn for the worse after the break.
The Rossoneri were chasing a second goal on the night to take the lead on aggregate when left-back Theo Hernandez was penalised for simulation after trying to win a penalty.
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As it was his second yellow card offence, Hernandez was given his marching orders, leaving AC Milan with a one-man disadvantage with the scores tied on aggregate.
Feyenoord took advantage of the extra man and were on the ascendency following the red card, eventually finding the winner in the 73rd minute.
Substitute Julian Carranza rose highest to meet Hugo Bueno’s cross from the left and gave Feyenoord the eventual winning goal to advance to the UEFA champions league round of 16.
