Chelsea’s big step as they beat AC Milan 2-0
Chelsea made a big step toward the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday when they beat AC Milan 2-0. This put them on top of Group E, leaving the Italians wondering what could have been.At a packed San Siro, Graham Potter’s team prevailed over Milan, which had to play the majority of the game with ten men after Fikayo Tomori was controversially given an early straight red card.After Milan had matched Chelsea in the opening stages, the decision to dismiss Blues player Tomori for fouling Mason Mount in the area in the 18th minute turned the game around.
After a devastating defeat, Milan coach Stefano Pioli maintained his composure, but later told reporters:The referee certainly hasn’t had one of his best evenings, in my opinion.
After a devastating defeat, Milan coach Stefano Pioli maintained his composure, but later told reporters:The referee certainly hasn’t had one of his best evenings, in my opinion. Italy midfielder Jorginho converted the ensuing penalty, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s cool finish 11 minutes before the break put an end to Milan’s resistance and moved Chelsea one point ahead of Salzburg in the group.
“It alters the game in terms of Milan’s intentions, but we needed to still make that count for us.”Especially here, playing against 10 men is never easy,” Potter stated.
“It was a big moment; we still believed we could do enough with 11 v 11,” the team said. “However, the referee made a decision, and we have to move on.”
Chelsea’s big step as they beat AC Milan 2-0
It has been a quick turnaround for Chelsea, who were last in their group going into their first match with Milan at Stamford Bridge last week and are now leading the group with their fourth consecutive win in all competitions.
Despite suffering two consecutive defeats to Chelsea, Milan still stands a chance of reaching the knockout stages for the first time since 2013-14.
