Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at San Siro saw Olivier Giroud emerge as the hero for AC Milan in an exciting Champions League match. Giroud’s goal put Milan back in the running. Four minutes into the second half, the France striker’s signature header not only turned around Milan’s 3-0 loss in Paris two weeks prior, but it also shot them up from the bottom of Group F to a promising third place, just one point behind PSG in second place.
Giroud’s Victory Rekindles Milan’s Hopes for the Last 16
Milan, managed by Stefano Pioli, turned around their recent bad run of results in the match, rekindling their hopes of making it to the Champions League round of 16. After beginning the day bottom of the group, Stefano Pioli’s team is now in third place with five points, one point behind PSG. Theo Hernandez’s precise cross for Giroud’s game-winning header was the Frenchman’s contribution to the forward’s seventh goal of the year across all competitions.
Tuesday’s triumph was a wonderful form of payback for Milan, who not only scored their first goals in the competition this season but also saw an outstanding display from Rafael Leao, who tied the score in the 12th minute after PSG had taken an early lead. The victory prepares the team for a pivotal match against Borussia Dortmund, who won 2-0 over Newcastle United earlier on Tuesday to take top spot in the group.
The tension between the two groups of supporters intensified on Monday night when a PSG fan was stabbed, creating a highly charged atmosphere for the match. The animosity directed at Donnarumma persisted throughout the game, as Milan fans chanted offensive slogans and threw printed bills onto the field. However, despite the heated atmosphere, Milan fans celebrated their team’s victory with a resounding sigh of relief at the final whistle.
As AC Milan revels in Giroud’s heroic performance, the Champions League journey presses on with increased anticipation, setting the stage for more dramatic moments in the upcoming group stage finale.
