Tuesday saw AC Milan go to the Champions League semi-finals as Olivier Giroud scored the game-winning goal in a 1-1 draw against Napoli to give them a 2-1 overall triumph over their fellow Italians.
Two minutes before halftime, Giroud scored the game-winning goal after an incredible run by Rafael Leao. This was Milan’s third victory against Napoli this month.
After missing a penalty early in the first half, the French striker’s 13th goal of the year spared his face.
Inter Milan now has a two-goal advantage going into their second leg against Benfica on Wednesday night, giving Stefano Pioli’s team the chance to play in a local rivalry in the round of eight.
After being named European champions for the seventh and most latest time in 2007, Milan has not participated in a Champions League semifinal.
In injury time, Victor Osimhen scored, but it wasn’t enough for Napoli, who are faltering as their incredible season draws to a close.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia missed his own penalty with ten minutes left, which effectively sealed his side’s loss for Luciano Spalletti’s once-free-spirited squad.
Despite being on the brink of winning their first league championship since 1990, Napoli’s European journey came to a disappointing conclusion on Tuesday after being given the easier side of the draw.
