- AC Milan secured a 2-1 victory at home against Red Star Belgrade in the sixth round of the Champions League, with goals from Rafael Leão and Tammy Abraham.
- The win marks Milan’s fourth consecutive victory in the tournament, a feat they haven’t achieved since 2005
- Red Star Belgrade suffered their fifth loss in the group stage, remaining in 31st place with 3 points
- AC Milan climbed to 12th place in the standings with 12 points, while Benfica sits in 15th place with 10 points after a 0-0 draw with Bologna
- Bologna ended a four-game losing streak with the draw against Benfica, but remains in 33rd place with 2 points
Key Takeaways:
AC Milan continued their impressive run in the Champions League, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home against Red Star Belgrade in the sixth round. The “Rossoneri” triumphed thanks to goals from Rafael Leão in the 42nd minute and Tammy Abraham in the 87th minute, while Nemanja Radonjic scored for the visitors in the 67th minute. This marked Milan’s fourth consecutive win in the tournament, a feat they haven’t achieved since the spring of 2005.
Milan take down Red Star with a late winner 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/OSBCM47ryt
— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) December 11, 2024
After the triumph Milan climbed to 12th place in the standings with 12 points. Red Star Belgrade, on the other hand, suffered their fifth loss in the group stage, remaining in 31st place with just 3 points. The Serbian team’s chances of advancing to the next stage are now slim, while Milan is looking strong to make a deep run in the tournament.
In another match, Benfica and Bologna played to a 0-0 draw at the Estádio da Luz in the sixth round of the Champions League. The draw was Benfica’s first in the tournament this season, while Bologna ended a four-game losing streak. Benfica now has 10 points and sits in 15th place, while Bologna remains in 33rd with 2 points. The draw was a crucial result for Bologna, as it ended their losing streak and gave them a glimmer of hope in the tournament. However, they still face an uphill battle to advance to the next stage.