AC Milan struggled in their Champions League playoff against Feyenoord, specifically after the sending off of Theo Hernández, which turned the match. Milan had initially leveled the aggregate score but ultimately lost 2-1. Coach Sérgio Conceição defended Hernández and stressed that the match hinged on pivotal moments and mental strength. He expressed disappointment at the need for the team to perform better, attributed responsibility for the loss to himself, and urged support for Hernández amid the pivotal red card. Despite an early lead through Santiago Gimenez, Milan could not secure advancement.
"It's definitely a failure, we wanted to get to the last 16. This match showed that we are stronger than the opponent and that it was the episodes that decided..."
"Theo has given so much to Milan, I have made many mistakes in my career... Until Theo's red card, Feyenoord didn't know how to get to the goal."
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