AC Milan vs Tottenham LIVE: Champions League result and final score as Spurs survive late missed chances
AC Milan 1-0 Tottenham: Brahim Diaz’s early goal was the difference as Charles De Ketelaere and Malick Thiaw missed late chances
AC Milan took a step towards their first Champions League quarter-final appearance for 11 years as Brahim Diaz’s goal gave the Italians a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in their last-16 first leg at the San Siro.
The Spaniard headed in a rebound in the seventh minute after a superb double save by Tottenham’s second-choice keeper Fraser Forster and the seven-time winners kept the Londoners at bay.
Spurs, weakened by injuries and suspensions, responded positively in the first half to dominate possession but were unable to seriously worry the hosts. Milan should then have increased their advantage after the break with substitutes Charles De Ketelaere and Malick Thiaw both wasting glorious headed chances.
Tottenham sent on Brazil forward Richarlison for the last 20 minutes and, while they were unable to avoid a first-ever defeat by Milan, they will head home still hopeful of turning the tie around and reaching the last eight.
Relive all the action from Milan 1-0 Tottenham, below.
Milan 1-0 Tottenham
A goal! Here’s Kingsley Coman striking against PSG again in the Champions League. Bayern lead at the Parc des Princes - huge error from Donnarumma!
Milan 1-0 Tottenham
54 mins: Leao’s threat is growing, as if the forward has been given a boost by Romero’s precarious position.
Tottenham then tried to break through Kane, who rolled his defender. But he couldn’t find the pass through to Son.
Milan 1-0 Tottenham
52 mins: Milan have started much better than Spurs in the second half. They play through Conte’s side and work it to Diaz, whose shot is blocked by Lenglet. Leao goes on a tricky run from left to right but Spurs clear.
Milan 1-0 Tottenham
49 mins: That was a really nasty challenge from Romero - but Tonali is back up after receiving treatment. The free kick from the left side is wasted.
Milan 1-0 Tottenham
47 mins: Chaos in the Spurs defence. Lenglet gives away a cheap pass into midfield. Milan break forward and Romero chops down Tonali on the slide. As clear a yellow card as you’ll see.
Romero has had a nightmare so far and is now on thin ice, up against Leao and Hernandez on that flank.
KICK OFF! Milan 1-0 Tottenham
Back underway at the San Siro. Work to do for Spurs, but remember that the away goals rule is no longer used in the Champions League, so a 1-0 scoreline isn’t as disastrous as it used to be.
HALF TIME: Milan 1-0 Tottenham
Sarr has done well for Spurs so far. At just 20, this is his first start in the competition.
HALF TIME: Milan 1-0 Tottenham
It’s goalless in Paris and it doesn’t sound like a classic.
Mbappe started on the bench after returning from injury, with Messi and Neymar yet to see a shot on target against Bayern.
HALF TIME: Milan 1-0 Tottenham
Spurs got off to a terrible start, but at least it hasn’t got any worse. It hasn’t been a great half and although they’ve probably been the better team, Conte’s side are yet to create a clear chance. Milan’s goal was very scrappy and that will add to Tottenham’s frustration.
Milan 1-0 Tottenham
45+3 mins: There have been so many fouls in this half - the majority of which has been scrappy and low on any quality. Kjaer again brings down Kane with his back to goal. Son gets another free kick. Milan play another high line. This time, Tatarusanu punches away.
And that’s half-time!
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