On الخميس, نوفمبر 5, the San Siro stadium hosted a crucial Europa League group stage encounter between AC Milan and Ferencváros as both sides faced off on matchday four.
Coming off a morale-boosting victory in the Derby della Madonnina against Inter during the weekend, AC Milan aimed to build momentum with a win in European competition. However, despite being considered one of the favorites before the tournament kicked off, Milan had struggled in the group stage, collecting only three points from three matches. Their sole triumph came emphatically on matchday two, when they dismantled RB Salzburg 4-0.
In stark contrast, Ferencváros entered the fixture with an unblemished record, having secured wins against Celtic, Plzen, and Torreense. The المجر side, managed by Balázs Borbély, sat comfortably atop the group standings, eager to maintain their perfect start.
Ferencváros Stuns Milan at San Siro
The match concluded with a surprising 2-0 victory for Ferencváros, dealing a significant blow to Milan’s hopes of advancing smoothly through the group. The المجر visitors displayed disciplined and effective football, capitalizing on their chances to secure the win on hostile ground.
In the closing moments, Milan pressed for a breakthrough. Notably, Luka Modric’s attempt from outside the box was expertly saved by Ferencváros goalkeeper Dénes Dibusz in the 93rd minute, denying Milan a late lifeline. Christian Pulisic also won a free kick in the attacking area, but the hosts were unable to convert their opportunities.
The match saw a few contentious moments, including a yellow card for Ádám Nagy of Ferencváros following a tough foul. Substitutions and offside calls marked the final minutes, but Milan’s efforts fell short of altering the scoreline.
With this result, Ferencváros extends its undefeated streak in the Europa League group phase, while AC Milan remains stuck on three points after four games, intensifying the pressure on the إيطالي giants to secure qualification in the remaining matches.