Feyenoord and AC Milan meet in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie at De Kuip. The Dutch side had an impressive group stage, securing a draw against Manchester City and a win over Bayern Munich. However, a heavy 6-1 loss to Lille in their final match nearly undid their progress. Their struggles in the Eredivisie led to the sacking of Brian Friske, leaving them without a permanent manager at a crucial moment.
Milan, under Sergio Conceicao, have been more stable and finished ahead of Feyenoord in the standings. With key January signings and a solid recent run, the Italian side will look to capitalize on Feyenoord’s instability and take control of the tie.
Match Details:
- Date: February 12, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 1:45 AM (Nepali Time)
- Venue: De Kuip, Rotterdam
Team News:
Feyenoord:
Feyenoord will be without their former top scorer, Santiago Gimenez, who joined Milan in January. Julian Carranza is expected to take his place. Injuries are also a concern, with goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, Calvin Stengs, and Jordan Lotomba ruled out. Gernot Trauner and Ramiz Zerrouki are doubtful.
Predicted Feyenoord Lineup (4-3-3):
Wellenreuther (GK); Nieuwkoop, Trauner, Hancko, Smal, Milambo, Beelen, Timber, Hadj Moussa, Carranza, Paixao.
AC Milan:
Milan’s squad has been strengthened by January arrivals. Kyle Walker has quickly become a key player at right-back, while Joao Felix has impressed since joining. Santiago Gimenez could face his former club, though Tammy Abraham is another option up front. Yunus Musah is suspended, and both Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Alessandro Florenzi remain out.
Predicted Milan Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Maignan (GK); Walker, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Hernandez, Reijnders, Fofana, Pulisic, Felix, Leao, Abraham.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Total Matches Played: 2
- Feyenoord Wins: 1
- Milan Wins: 1
Match Officials:
- Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez (Spain)
- VAR: Juan Martinez Munuera (Spain)
Match Prediction:
With no permanent manager and key players missing, Feyenoord could struggle against a well-organized Milan side. Milan’s defensive strength and attacking options give them the upper hand in this matchup.
Prediction: Feyenoord 0-2 AC Milan
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