Theo Hernandez's red card against Feyenoord has crushed the hope of AC Milan to continue to the Champions League round of 16.
Despite a 1-0 defeat at Feyenoord in the first stage a week ago, the Rossoneri were in a strong position and took a lead of one goal that could only pave to the next knockout phase.
AC Milan newcomer Santiago Gimenez opened the management in the first minute of the game, after an assist from his German teammate Malick Thiaw.
Kyle Walker and Co, however, saw their chances sabotaged by an incident that spoiled the night for the Rossoneri fans in San Siro.
Former Real Madrid Theo Hernandez was shown a second yellow card from referee Szymon Marciniak after an alleged simulation in the opponent's box.
The repetitions of the match have shown that, after a rapid counterattack followed by a pass from Rafael Leao, instead of trying to control the ball, the French international clearly delved into an attempt to earn a penalty shot for his team.
Moreover, the official of the game, Marciniak, was determined about his decision to get a second yellow card, despite Hernandez and Walker who beg the referee to reconsider.
With only 10 men on the field, it was only a matter of time before Feyenoord took the lead in the draw, despite recording only one shot on goal throughout the game.
Julian Carranza – who was applied in the second half – scored the equalizer and the winner on aggregated in the 73rd minute.
After the resignation of Hernandez, Milan made an attempt to control the game by playing Chelsea loaner Joao Felix in a false nine position.
However, after they find Carranza the back of the Net, the former Premier League star Tammy Abraham entered the game in the 83rd minute, but did not succeed in making an impact.
De Hoop was high at San Siro after the band of Sergio Conukicao won the Italian Super Cup final against rivals and favorite Inter Milan last month, only one match after his arrival.
But they seem to miss firmness in the domestic competition, which is currently in seventh place in the Serie A table, with only 11 wins from 24 games.
Milan has already qualified for the semi -final of Coppa Italia, waiting for their opponent between Inter and Lazio, who face each other on 25 February.
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