The UEFA Champions League match between Feyenoord and AC Milan promises to be a compelling contest, as both teams vie for advancement in the knockout stage. Despite Feyenoord's recent struggles, their historical performance against Italian clubs at home suggests they could pose a significant challenge to the experienced Milan side . This matchup not only highlights the contrasting trajectories of both teams but also underscores the unpredictable nature of knockout football. Experts predict that while Feyenoord will put up a fight, they may ultimately succumb to a narrow defeat, with predictions favoring a 1-2 loss .
Feyenoord, who won the Eredivisie under current Liverpool boss Arne Slot two years ago, sit fifth in the Dutch top flight and are 12 points adrift of leaders Ajax. There's been a sharp decline compared to 2023/24 and Friske, who was appointed in the summer, has paid with his job.
Milan will thus be sensing blood at De Kuip as they fly to Rotterdam. They, too, have parted ways with a manager this term, but Sergio Conceicao has had plenty of time to thrust his ideas onto the Rossoneri squad. They finished two points ahead of Feyenoord in the league phase table and head into their play-off tie having won four of their previous six games in all competitions.
Feyenoord possible starting lineup: Wellenreuther; Nieuwkoop, Beelen, Hancko, Hartman; Moder, Timber, Hwang; Hadj-Moussa, Ueda, Paixao
AC Milan possible starting lineup: Maignan; Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Pulisic, Felix, Leao; Gimenez
Feyenoord booked their playoff spot courtesy of a 19th placed finish, after managing 13 points in the league phase. History has fond memories for the Dutch side coming to this game. They won the Netherlands’ first European Cup in 1969/70 at Milan’s San Siro home, having eliminated Milan along the way.
Though Milan’s only trip here, ended in defeat, they have some history to cling on as well. Their hosts’ last three European campaigns were ended by an Italian club – AS Roma. Milan will hope to extend that run.
For those looking to watch this exciting encounter, live streaming options are available through platforms such as Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and CBS Sports Golazo Network . Unfortunately, free live streaming options do not exist for this match. Furthermore, detailed lineups have yet to be released; nonetheless, fans can expect both teams to field competitive squads that reflect their respective strengths and weaknesses heading into this high-stakes fixture.
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