Chukwueze: Super Eagles winger’s cameo can’t save Milan from UCL exit

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Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze and his AC Milan teammates will play no further part in this season’s UEFA Champions League after they were knocked out of the competition by Dutch side Feyenoord

Reeling from a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, Milan drew 1-1 with the visitors to eventually exit the competition 2-1 on aggregate in an ill-tempered game.

Chukwueze and Milan dumped out of the UCL
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Milan were hopeful when, just in the fourth minute, they went ahead though Santiago Jimenez to send the fans at the San Siro into ecstasy.

With their tails up, they continued to pile the pressure on Feyenoord but did not add another goal in the first half.

It went downhill from there when Theo Fernandez picked up a second yellow for diving and was sent off o 51 minutes

It was all Feyenoord needed as Julian Carranza found the equaliser and the goal ahead goal on aggregate in the 73rd minute.

Mila sent in Samuel Chukwueze and others to try and salvage the game, but Feyenoord held on for a famous 2-1 aggregate win and progress to the Round of 16.

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Chukwueze's cameo fails to save Milan

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze was introduced late in the game, but his brief appearance could not prevent AC Milan’s Champions League exit at the hands of Feyenoord.

Starting on the bench, Chukwueze entered the fray in the 83rd minute, replacing Yunus Musah, as Milan desperately searched for a way back.

However, the Nigerian winger, who has endured an inconsistent season, struggled to make an impact.

Samuel Chukwueze: Chukwueze's cameo fails to save Milan
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In his 14 minutes on the pitch, Chukwueze managed just three touches, delivering a single cross as Milan pressed desperately pressed forward.

While his passing accuracy was flawless—completing both of his attempted passes for a 100% success rate—his limited involvement highlighted Milan’s struggles in the final third.

Despite their efforts, Milan could only manage a 1-1 draw, bowing out of the competition 2-1 on aggregate.

For Chukwueze, it was another frustrating night, as his late cameo did little to change the outcome.

Chukwueze: Super Eagles winger’s cameo can’t save Milan from UCL exit

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