AC Milan take on the visitors Feyenoord in the second leg of UEFA Champions League round of 16. First leg result: 0-1. The match will be played on Tuesday, February 18th at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) (Milan).
Milan have already changed their head coach. The Rossoneri have re-established themselves as a true powerhouse under Stefano Pioli. It was Stefano who ended their title drought by winning Serie A, and he also ensured their consistent presence in the Champions League. However, less than a year ago, the club's management decided to make a change. Their bet on Paulo Fonseca proved to be a mistake, and he was sacked just before the New Year. Sérgio Conceição immediately made an impact, guiding Milan to Supercoppa Italiana glory with wins over Juventus and Inter, while also securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Roma in the domestic cup. In the Champions League, the Italians progressed past the group stage, albeit with some shaky performances. Their final matchday defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in Rotterdam was particularly disappointing. Still, Milan has shown significant improvement under their new manager, demonstrating more structure in defense and efficiency in attack.
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Feyenoord, under Arne Slot, won the Eredivisie title in 2023. However, last season, PSV proved to be stronger, and then Slot was lured away by Liverpool. His replacement, Brian Priske, started with a dramatic Super Cup triumph but has since struggled to maintain consistency in the domestic league—his team isn't even holding a spot in the top three. However, in the Champions League, the Dutch side has performed admirably. They won four matches in the group stage, including a stunning 3-0 demolition of Bayern Munich in January. They also produced an incredible comeback against Manchester City, clawing back from 0-3 to secure a draw—though that result was somewhat aided by City's ongoing slump. Now, after the break, they will host the Italians. Despite their struggles in the Eredivisie, Feyenoord remains a dangerous side in Europe, capable of pulling off big results against top opposition.
Last week, these two historic clubs—each dominant in their respective countries at different times—met for the first time in a competitive fixture. Milan has the edge in both quality and experience. They were at least on par with Feyenoord in the Netherlands, and now, playing at home, they should secure the victory. The best bet is Milan -1 handicap.
Prediction for the match: AC Milan to win with -1.0 handicap.
