Feyenoord 1-0 Milan Player Ratings: Igor Paixao’s early goal enough to secure a first-leg advantage for the hosts

Feyenoord hosted Milan at De Kuip in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout round and secured a 1-0 win after an early goal.

Igor Paixao opened the scoring for the hosts after a lightning start. They attempted just one other shot on target in the first period, while Milan hit the target will all their three attempts. However, they could not get back into the game.

The second half belonged to Milan completely in terms of attack. They dominated possession and also attempted three shots on target, but failed to level the contest with Feyenoord as they held on to secure a narrow win. Having said that, here are the Feyenoord vs Milan Player Ratings.

Feyenoord Player Ratings vs Milan

Goalkeeper

Timon Wellenreuther – 8.5/10

He made six good saves for Feyenoord between the sticks, including two off shots taken from inside the box. He also played eight long balls.

Defenders

Givairo Read – 7.5/10

He won eight duels in defence, making eight tackles and also three clearances.

Thomas Beelen – 7/10

He won two duels at the back, making four clearances, three blocks and one tackle as well.

David Hancko – 7/10

He won five of his six duels, making four tackles and two clearances.

Gijs Smal – 7.5/10

He provided an assist for his team’s only goal. Smal also won three duels, made one tackle and played two key passes as well.

Midfielders

Jakub Moder – 7.5/10

Moder won 11 duels in midfield, making four tackles, one interception and one block as well. He also completed one dribble.

Antoni Milambo – 6.5/10

Milambo had an average game in Feyenoord’s midfield and even picked up a booking.

Quinten Timber – 7/10

He played three key passes and won two duels before being needed to be subbed off after picking up a knock.

Forwards

Anis Hadj Moussa – 6.5/10

He had a decent game on the right flank but could not make a lasting impact on the proceedings.

Ayase Ueda – 6.5/10

He played just for the first half and had a disappointing game, and was subbed off.

Igor Paixao – 8/10

He scored a goal in the third minute and attempted two other shots. He also played two key passes and won six duels.

Substitutes

Julian Carranza – 7/10

He replaced Ueda at half-time and put in an encouraging cameo in the second half.

Hugo Bueno – 6.5/10

He replaced Smal and put in a decent performance in the second half.

Jeyland Mitchell – 6.5/10

He replaced Read in the second period and put in a decent performance.

Ibrahim Osman – 6.5/10

He replaced the injured Timber and put in a decent performance.

Luka Ivanusec – N/A

He played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Pascal Bosschaart – 7.5/10

He secured an important first-leg win for Feyenoord with a lovely setup.

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Milan Player Ratings vs Feyenoord

Goalkeeper

Mike Maignan – 6/10

The Milan skipper made just two saves in a subpar performance in goal tonight.

Defenders

Kyle Walker – 7/10

Walker won three duels in defence, making five clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. He also played one key pass.

Malick Thiaw – 7/10

He won both his duels in defence, making six clearances and one tackle as well.

Strahinja Pavlovic – 7.5/10

He won six duels at the back, making an astounding 10 clearances, two tackles and one interception as well.

Theo Hernandez – 6.5/10

The Frenchman put in a subpar performance at left-back and did not look his usual self.

Midfielders

Youssouf Fofana – 7/10

Fofana passed the ball with 81% accuracy, won six duels and made four tackles, one interception and one clearance as well.

Tijjani Reijnders – 7/10

Reijnders passed the ball with 85% accuracy, attempted one shot on target, won two duels and also made two interceptions.

Joao Felix – 7.5/10

Felix had a good game in midfield as he played two key passes, attempted three shots on target and also won six duels.

Forwards

Christian Pulisic – 6.5/10

The American will be disappointed in himself after an average outing for Milan.

Rafael Leao – 6.5/10

Leao looked off-colour and had a subpar game as well.

Santiago Gimenez – 6/10

Gimenez failed to get into the game enough to have scoring chances.

Substitutes

Fikayo Tomori – 6.5/10

He replaced Thiaw and put in a decent performance in the second period.

Samuel Chukwueze – 6.5/10

He replaced Pulisic and played well in the second period.

Tammy Abraham – 6.5/10

He replaced Gimenez up front but could not make an impact either.

Francesco Camarda – 6.5/10

He replaced Leao but failed to make an impact from the left wing as well.

Manager

Sergio Conceicao – 6.5/10

He set his team well but they failed to respond to his tactics.

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