Fri. Aug 1st, 2025

AC Milan Set to Host Feyenoord in Crucial Champions League Clash

AC Milan Set to Host Feyenoord in Crucial Champions League Clash

AC Milan will welcome Feyenoord to the San Siro on Tuesday evening for the second leg of their Champions League playoff tie. The Italian side faces an uphill battle, needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Rotterdam last week.

The match is scheduled for an early kickoff at 17:45 GMT. Milan must secure a victory to advance to the round of 16 in the competition.

Manager Stefano Pioli is expected to make some changes to his starting lineup. Rafael Leao is likely to return on the left wing, while American international Christian Pulisic may start on the bench. Yunus Musah is set to retain his place on the right flank, with January signing Joao Felix playing in the central attacking midfield role behind striker Santiago Gimenez.

In defense, Fikayo Tomori could make his return to the starting XI, partnering Strahinja Pavlovic in central defense.

Predicted Lineups

AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Walker, Tomori, Pavlovic, T.Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Musah, J. Felix, Leao; Gimenez

Feyenoord (4-3-3): Wellenreuther; Read, Beelen, Hancko, Smal; Moder, Milambo, Ivanusec; Moussa, Carranza, Paixao

How to Watch

Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 3 and stream online via Discovery+. In the United States, the game will be available on Paramount+. Italian viewers can tune in on Sky Sport.

With the stakes high and Milan needing a win, fans can expect an intense and exciting Champions League encounter at the San Siro.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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