AC Milan falls 1-0 to Feyenoord in Champions League play-off

AC Milan faced a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Feyenoord in the first leg of their Champions League play-off, with Igor Paixao scoring early after a mistake by goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Former Milan player Zvonimir Boban criticized coach Sergio Conceicao for the team's lack of consistency and identity this season, suggesting that a more settled starting lineup is needed. Conceicao acknowledged the need for improvement and emphasized that the responsibility lies with the team to perform better in the second leg. Despite the loss, he believes it's crucial for the squad to raise their level of play and adapt their strategy moving forward. The defeat comes after Milan's earlier struggle for qualification, highlighting the urgency for a turnaround in their European campaign. Feyenoord, under new interim coach Pascal Bosschaart, managed to secure the win and will look to build on this momentum in the return match.