Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
Santiago Giménez, signed from Feyenoord Rotterdam during the winter transfer window, has quickly adapted to AC Milan, registering goal contributions in both of his appearances off the bench. His return to Feyenoord adds an extra layer of intrigue to this Champions League clash.
Feyenoord Rotterdam
After a poor run of three consecutive defeats (aggregate score 2:10), Feyenoord bounced back with a comfortable derby win over Sparta Rotterdam (3:0). However, their defensive struggles persist—without first-choice goalkeeper Justin Bijlow and captain Gernot Trauner, the coaching staff is forced to rely on backups. The Rotterdam side have the worst defensive record among all clubs in the Champions League knockout stage (21 goals conceded in 8 group-stage matches).
AC Milan
Milan suffered a disappointing defeat against Dinamo Zagreb (1:2) in the final round of the previous phase, missing out on a top-8 finish. However, a busy winter transfer window has revitalised them, as seen in convincing wins over Roma (3:1) in the Coppa Italia and Empoli (2:0) in Serie A. Christian Pulisic has hit form, delivering 2+2 in his last five matches.
Feyenoord Rotterdam vs AC Milan Prediction
Milan have scored in 12 of their last 13 away matches, including a Supercoppa Italiana fixture. Given Feyenoord’s defensive weaknesses, the Milan side should find plenty of opportunities. Expect them to score at least twice in this encounter.
