Santiago Giménez scored a historic goal for Feyenoord in the return leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs held at San Siro. Despite his brilliant strike, Milan was eliminated after Julián Carranza assisted the Dutch team with a header.
The rossoneri dominated most of the match, but the expulsion of Theo Hernández for a second yellow card turned the series around. On social media, some Mexican fans harshly criticized the French player for his performance. Comments like "Theo Hernández is an idiot," "Santiago Giménez playing the game of his life and Theo Hernández messing up with a stupid foul and a red for pretending a penalty" reflect the disappointment of Milan supporters.
Santiago Giménez's goal not only kept Milan alive in the continental tournament but also made him the fastest scoring player from Concacaf in the Champions League. Additionally, this goal was the earliest for Milan in the last decade, surpassing Alexandre Pato's record in 2011.
This match left mixed emotions for Milan fans, with joy for Santiago Giménez's historic goal contrasting with the disappointment of the team's elimination from the Champions League. Despite the result, the performance of the Mexican forward and his individual achievement will be remembered by football followers.