Rafael Leao scored the decisive goal as AC Milan defeated Girona 1-0 at San Siro, enhancing their chances for automatic Champions League round of 16 qualification. Leao's first-half strike marked his third consecutive Champions League goal, a feat not achieved by a Milan player since Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2011-2012. Despite Girona's early dominance and shots hitting the woodwork, their hopes were dashed after a disallowed goal. With this win, Milan climbed to sixth place in the standings, maintaining a distance from teams outside of qualification position.
Leao settled the contest with his third goal in as many appearances in the competition, making him the first Rossoneri player to net in three consecutive games in the competition since Zlatan Ibrahimovic between 2011 and 2012.
AC Milan edged out Girona 1-0 to boost their hopes of automatic qualification for the Champions League round of 16.
Girona thought they had equalised just before the hour mark, but Bryan Gil's neat curling effort was ruled out for offside.
Milan comfortably saw out the victory that lifted them to sixth place, two points clear of Aston Villa in ninth.
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