Milan stumbles against Newcastle in Group of Death
20 September 2023
AC Milan fell into a goalless draw against its English guest, Newcastle United, in the match that was held at the “San Siro” stadium, in the opening match of the group stage of the Champions League.
Milan did everything to score, but a brilliant performance by Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, secured the Toons first point in its journey in the tournament.
The match witnessed the injury of two Milan players.Ruben Loftus-Cheek, left the field in the 72nd minute and only 9 minutes later , goalkeeper Mike Maignan was forced off due to an injury.
With this result, each team gains one point, in the toughest group of the tournament Group F, that also includes Paris Saint-Germain and Dortmund.