Champions LeagueThe final round of the group stage was a day of competition, with a lot of focus on the matchups, among which the one that attracted much attention wasGroup of DeathF's game. Borussia DortmundThey have already qualified early and are firmly at the top of the group, while Paris Saint-Germain are provisionally second. At this time,AC MilanwithNewcastleWith all five points earned, the final game will be a do-or-die battle between the two teams. Regardless of the final scoreline, both teams will be outside of qualification, even in Serie AAC Milanwill be out of the bottom and lose participationEuropa LeagueCup qualifications. This has been won 7 timesChampions LeagueChampion'sAC Milanis undoubtedly a huge blow. Coupled with the team's recent sluggish performances, coach Stefano Pioli's future is also in jeopardy. AC MilanwithNewcastleThe result of the match will also depend on the result of Paris Saint-Germain. According to the total value of the team,AC MilanOnly 5300 million euros, less thanNewcastleof 600 million euros. Therefore,AC MilanA performance in this crucial match is in the spotlight.
After the start of the game,Newcastleshowed a positive offensive posture, giveAC MilanA great threat has been created. The opening is only 5 minutesNewcastleI got it once before the penalty areaFree kickThe chances, although Kieran Trippier's shot was slightly on the high side, were shownNewcastle's offensive strength. NewcastleTaking advantage of the home field, they actively strengthened the assists, and the number of shots on goal for both teams in the first 30 minutes was 5 to 1NewcastleOccupy a clear advantage. Until 30 minutes later,AC MilanIt was the first time that I pressed the half-court and mastered some possession time a little. However, in the 33rd minute of the game, Milan's three lines advanced, givingNewcastleChances were created to score. NewcastleWith a simple and fast attack, he broke the deadlock of the game. BackwardAC MilanUnable to counterattack, he only had 1 shot on goal in the first half and was in an all-round disadvantage.
After the start of the second halfNewcastlestill maintains a strong offensive, whileAC MilanThere seems to be no way to deal with it. However, in the 58th minute,AC MilanFinally got a chance to fight back. Rafael Leao took advantage of the offside position to successfully cross and Tomori kicked the ball awayOlivier GiroudCompleted the equaliser as the assister. Surprisingly, throughout the game,AC Milanhad just three shots on goal and this was their third. The game entered a crucial moment of draw, and the two teams launched a fierce attack, with Milan goalkeeper Maignan in oneNewcastleA miraculous save from the shot hit the woodwork. 78th minute,AC MilanThe fourth shot on goal almost scored, but Leao's shot hit the post. In the end, in the 85th minute of the game, Chukwueze, who had just come on as a substitute, completed the goal and overtook the score. AC MilanWon with a score of 2-1Newcastle, letNewcastleFalling from heaven to hell. AlthoughAC MilanWon away from home, but drew away thanks to Paris Saint-GermainBorussia DortmundAC MilanIn the end, he ranked third in the group and failed to qualify, so he could only participateEuropa Leaguecups, whileNewcastleIt was the bottom of the group.
This match staged the heaven and hell of the Champions League group stageAC MilanwithNewcastleThe contest became the focus of the audience. AC MilanAsChampions League's regulars, but suffered the fate of being out, evenEuropa LeagueNone of the qualifications for the cup were obtained. Although the team showed some momentum in the game, the overall strength did not match the performance on the field, which became the main reason for their elimination. ForPremier LeagueTeamNewcastleThey struggled until the last moment, but in the end they couldn't break through the encirclement and could only leave with regretChampions LeagueArena. For these two teams, the regret and frustration of missing out on qualifying need to reassess the strength and direction of the team, and at the same time, it is also necessary to summarize the lessons learned in the game and prepare for future competitions.