AC Milan did their bit by beating Newcastle United at St. James’ Park last night, but it was not enough to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
As Tuttosport (via MilanNews) writes this morning, last night’s victory for Milan is not enough to reach the round of 16 of the Champions League. The Rossoneri did what they had to do and defeated Newcastle 2-1 away from home, but PGS went through to the next round as they got a draw.
The Rossoneri are therefore ‘relegated’ to the Europa League and must also say goodbye to their dreams of qualifying for the 2025 Club World Cup. The premature exit from the Champions League has effectively removed Milan from the race for the tournament which will take place in the USA in 2025 (representing Italy there will certainly be Inter and one of Juventus and Napoli).
It is a real shame because it would have been a good achievement for Milan, who now have many regrets about the elimination from this edition of the Champions League, especially for the first two matches of the group against Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund.
They were two 0-0 draws, but in terms of play and opportunities created, Milan certainly deserved to score more than two points. Stefano Pioli himself admitted after the game that is what cost his side.
“The regret remains the first match against Newcastle, we had to win it and we’re sorry to go out Like this,” he said.
