Champions League playoffs: Feyenoord's Carranza sends 10-man Milan crashing out
Briefly

Following a disheartening match, Milan were eliminated from the Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Feyenoord, resulting in a 2-1 aggregate loss. The match turned decisively when Theo Hernandez received a second yellow card for a dive in the 51st minute, disrupting Milan's earlier dominance. Santiago Gimenez had initially given Milan hope with an early goal. However, with Hernandez off the pitch, Feyenoord equalized through Julian Carranza’s header in the 73rd minute, confirming their spot in the last 16.
Milan were left to rue Theo Hernandez's sending off following a dive as Feyenoord pegged them back on the night and advanced 2-1 on aggregate to the Champions League last 16 with a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their playoff.
Hernandez earned his second yellow card for the seven-time European champions for a dive in the 51st minute when Milan was dominating.
Feyenoord had won the first leg of the playoff 1-0 at home last week. However, Milan's defence looked anything but assured, particularly after Hernandez was dismissed.
Hugo Bueno crossed for Julian Carranza to head Feyenoord level on the night in the 73rd minute, allowing the Dutch team to retake the aggregate lead.
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