SPORTS

Champions League 2022-23, AC Milan edge past Spurs

By Parth Dhall

1

Result

AC Milan overcame Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg encounter at the San Siro. Brahmin Diaz scored an early goal for Milan in the 7th minute and that was the difference in the end.

2

Stats

Spurs had 12 attempts with three shots being on target. Milan produced four shots on target from nine attempts. Spurs had more of the ball, clocking 53% ball possession. Both teams had a pass accuracy of 79%. Spurs earned 8 corners.

3

Spurs

As per Squawka, Spurs are the first English side to lose four Champions League knockout stage games in a row since Arsenal between 2016 and 2017. Spurs have failed to score a goal in any of those games.

4

Diaz

As per Opta, Díaz (23 years and 195 days) is now the youngest player to score for Milan in a Champions League knockout game since Kaka in March 2004 (21y 336d).

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