UEFA Europa League: Result AC MILAN 4 – 2 CELTIC, Thursday 3 December 2020

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57% Ball Possession AC MILAN and 43% Ball Possession CELTIC
AC Milan 4 – 2 Celtic
24′ Hakan Çalhanoğlu      7′ Tom Rogic
26′ Samu Castillejo         14′ Odsonne Edouard
50′ Jens Petter Hauge
82′ Brahim Díaz

 

AC Milan showing determination and making a comeback after being down by two goals.  AC Milan win the UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Group H, Matchday 5 game defeating Celtic on Thursday 3 December 2020 at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.  This is an important victory because it gives AC Milan the qualification to the Round of 32 with a game to spare.  It is also AC Milan Coach Stefano Pioli  welcome back after recovering from Covid-19.


AC Milan Captain Alessio Romagnoli celebrating his 200th appearance with this victory.


AC Milan shortening the distance in the 23rd goal with the goal by Hakan Çalhanoğlu with a right footed free kick shot to the bottom right corner.

Samu Castillejo equalized for the 2-2 in the 26th minute with a left footed shot in the top right corner. The assist is by Ante Rebic.

Here is AC MILAN official starting lineup – formation by Coach Stefano Pioli:

AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma; Dalot, Kjær, Gabbia, Hernández; Kessie, Krunić; Castillejo, Çalhanoğlu, Hauge; Rebić.

Here is CELTIC official starting lineup – formation by Coach Lennon:

CELTIC (4-2-3-1): Barkas; Elhamed, Bitton, Ajer, Laxalt; McGregor, Brown; Christie, Rogić, Frimpong; Édouard.

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2020 – 2021 UEFA Europa League
Group Stage Group H, Matchday 5

AC Milan 4 – 2 Celtic
Thursday 3 December 2020
San Siro Stadium
Milan, Italy

18:55

Referee: Ricardo de Burgos (ESP).
Assistant referees: Iñigo Prieto (ESP) and Jon Núñez ESP
Fourth official: Adrian Cordero (ESP)

Goals: 7′ Tom Rogic (C), 14′ Odsonne Edouard (C), 24′ Hakan Calhanoglu (M), 26′ Samu Castillejo (M), 50′ Jens Petter Hauge (M), 82′ Brahim Díaz (M)

Official lineups – formations:

AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma; Dalot, Kjær (12′ Romagnoli), Gabbia, Hernández; Kessie (61′ Bennacer), Krunić (46′ Tonali); Castillejo, Çalhanoğlu (61′ Díaz), Hauge; Rebić (83′ Colombo).

Subs: A. Donnarumma, Tătărușanu; Calabria, Duarte, Kalulu; Saelemaekers; Maldini.

Coach: Pioli.

CELTIC (4-2-3-1): Barkas; Elhamed, Bitton, Ajer, Laxalt; McGregor, Brown (78′ Soro); Christie (86′ Klimala), Rogić (67′ Ntcham), Frimpong; Édouard.

Subs: Bain, Hazard; Jullien, Taylor, Welsh; Henderson; Ajeti.

Coach: Lennon.

Booked: 23′ Christie (C), 67′ Rogić (C), 75′ Brown (C).