Tottenham will have to overcome a 1-0 deficit to progress in the Champions League after suffering a narrow defeat to AC Milan in the San Siro.
’s side suffered the worst possible start when they fell behind after just seven minutes.
Cristian Romero came up second best in aerial duel with Theo Hernandez, whose cross shot cannoned off the chest of Fraser Forster. The Spurs goalkeeper produced a stunning save to bat away an effort from Diaz but the former Manchester City and Real Madrid playmaker reacted quickest to get onto the rebound, heading into the back of the net.Diaz headed home from close range.
But with Simon Kjaer turning in an excellent performance at the back in marshalling Harry Kane, Milan had their opportunities to double their lead. Moments after coming off the bench in 78 minutes, Charles De Ketelaere missed a golden opportunity to score his first goal for the club, latching onto Olivier Giroud’s knockdown but getting his header all wrong.
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