AC Milan reach Champions League semifinals for first time in 16 years
AC Milan reached the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time in 16 years after Olivier Giroud struck the crucial goal in a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals second leg at Napoli, which completed a 2-1 aggregate victory over their fellow Italian.
Giroud tapped in what turned out to be the decisive goal two minutes before the break after a blistering run from Rafael Leao, who was once again key as Milan beat Napoli for the third time this month.
The France striker’s 13th goal of the seasons saved his blushes after he missed a penalty midway through the first half.
Stefano Pioli’s side now face the prospect of a local derby in the last four as Inter Milan hold a two-goal lead ahead of their second leg with Benfica on Wednesday night.
Milan have not contested a Champions League semifinal since they were crowed kings of Europe for the seventh and most recent time in 2007.
Sources: CGTN
