MILAN: AC Milan took a big step towards their first Champions League semi-final appearance for 16 years as Ismael Bennacer's goal secured a 1-0 win over Napoli in the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday (Apr 12). On a rainy night, Serie A leaders Napoli's first European clash with seven-times European cha
MILAN: AC Milan took a big step towards their first Champions League semi-final appearance for 16 years as Ismael Bennacer's goal secured a 1-0 win over Napoli in the quarter-final first leg on Wednesday .
Attempting to avenge their 4-0 home defeat by Milan in Serie A this month, Napoli began pressing immediately. Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski fired in a thunderous effort on goal, but Milan keeper Mike Maignan tipped it over the crossbar. Although Napoli dominated most of the first half, the hosts took the lead five minutes before the interval when Brahim Diaz teed up Bennacer who struck a low shot inside the far post.
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