Milan reignite Champions League campaign with crucial win over PSG
The Rossoneri had not scored a Champions League goal before tonight, let alone win a game, and PSG’s opener made their task even more daunting.
Former Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar headed in from close range after just nine minutes following Marquinhos’ flick-on from a corner - the Slovakian’s first goal for the club.
However, the hosts picked themselves up and levelled quickly as Rafael Leao opened his Champions League account with a spectacular overhead kick.
Milan had the better of the first half, as both Leao and Olivier Giroud both hit the side netting, while Gianluigi Donnarumma was tested on multiple occasions.
However, PSG were dangerous too, with Ousmane Dembele - who is still yet to score this season - hitting the crossbar from long range.
Stefano Pioli clearly got his players pumped up for this clash, and five minutes into the second period, his team went ahead.
Giroud netted his 24th Champions League goal, and fifth against PSG, with a bullet header as the visitors seemingly switched off.
Substitute Noah Okafor nearly added a third late on, but his effort was well-saved by Donnarumma. PSG’s best chance to equalise fell to substitute Lee Kang-in, but his shot was tipped onto the post by Mike Maignan.
As such, Luis Enrique sees his side’s run of five successive victories in all competitions come to an abrupt end, while their personal hoodoo against Milan means it is just one win in six for them now against tonight’s opponents.
As for the hosts, their win means there are only three points separating all four teams in this exciting Group of Death.
Flashscore Man of the Match: Olivier Giroud (AC Milan)
