In their Champions League debut this season, Milan couldn’t break past Newcastle, ending in a goalless draw. The Rossoneri dominated the first half, posing no real threats and wasting repeated opportunities. In the second half, they managed to create several goal-scoring chances but couldn’t breach the solid defense led by Tonali. They left San Siro with an unexpected yet valuable point.
The Match
Milan found their identity but not the desired result. Despite a convincing display against a seemingly weaker opponent, they struggled to shake off the recent 5-1 defeat to Inter. Missed opportunities and errors in crucial moments left a bitter taste. The European campaign has just begun, but failing to secure three points at home against the weakest team in their group complicates their path to the knockout stages.
As anticipated, Pioli rested Reijnders and Pulisic, starting with Pobega and Chukwueze. Howe brought back Tonali and opted for Murphy in place of Almiron. The English side began aggressively, pressuring Milan high up the pitch. However, Milan remained composed, exploiting spaces in the opponent’s half. Between the 13th and 14th minute, they created three excellent chances, but Pope’s excellent goalkeeping kept them at bay. Leao had the best opportunity in the first half but couldn’t capitalize.
Second half, Milan tried to win
In the second half, Pioli brought in Florenzi for the cautioned Calabria, but the tempo dropped. Opportunities became scarce as Newcastle defended deeper. Substitutions for Chukwueze and Pobega didn’t yield immediate results. Leao missed another chance, and fatigue hindered Milan’s late efforts. The match ended with Sportiello replacing the injured Maignan, saving a potential late disappointment.
Milan showed promise but must improve their finishing if they hope to progress in the Champions League; next, they face Borussia Dortmund. Finishing improvement is crucial for success.
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