Match report
FC Porto Defeats AC Milan 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
FC Porto
1–0
FT
AC Milan
Oct 19, 2021
FC Porto secured a significant victory over AC Milan with a 1-0 win in their UEFA Champions League match. The game was characterized by a strong defensive display from FC Porto, who capitalized on a goal by Luis Díaz in the 65th minute, assisted by Mehdi Taremi. AC Milan struggled to find the equalizer despite several substitutions and yellow cards, leaving the Italian side disappointed in their quest for a comeback.
Key Facts
- • FC Porto 1-0 AC Milan
- • Luis Díaz scored the only goal in the 65th minute
- • Mehdi Taremi provided the assist
- • Several yellow cards were issued, including to AC Milan's Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori
- • AC Milan made multiple substitutions but could not find an equalizer
Lineups
FC Porto
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 99 Diogo Costa (G)
- 3 Pepe (D)
- 22 Wendell (D)
- 19 C. Mbemba (D)
- 27 Sérgio Oliveira (M)
- 8 M. Uribe (M)
- 25 Otávio (M)
- 9 M. Taremi (F)
- 7 L. Díaz (M)
- 23 João Mário (D)
- 30 Evanilson (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Z. Sanusi
- 17 J. Corona
- 20 Vitinha
- 29 Toni Martínez
- 16 M. Grujić
- 50 Fábio Vieira
- 5 Iván Marcano
- 11 Pepê Aquino
- 1 A. Marchesín
- 28 Bruno Costa
- 10 Francisco Conceição
- 18 Wilson Manafá
AC Milan
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 C. Tătărușanu (G)
- 24 S. Kjær (D)
- 2 D. Calabria (D)
- 5 F. Ballo (D)
- 23 F. Tomori (D)
- 33 R. Krunić (M)
- 4 I. Bennacer (M)
- 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)
- 8 S. Tonali (M)
- 9 O. Giroud (F)
- 17 Rafael Leão (M)
Substitutes
- 13 A. Romagnoli
- 11 Z. Ibrahimović
- 20 P. Kalulu
- 41 T. Bakayoko
- 27 D. Maldini
- 90 S. Desplanches
- 46 M. Gabbia
- 96 A. Jungdal
Timeline
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3' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardSérgio Oliveira
Foul
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16' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardF. Tomori
Foul
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20' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardO. Giroud
Foul
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38' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardM. Uribe
Foul
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46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1Off: Wendell · On: Zaidu
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58' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Tomori · On: A. Romagnoli
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58' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Giroud · On: Z. Ibrahimović
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58' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Ballo-Toure · On: P. Kalulu
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65' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalL. Díaz · Assist: M. Taremi
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66' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Tonali · On: T. Bakayoko
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67' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2Off: Evanilson · On: J. Corona
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67' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3Off: Sérgio Oliveira · On: Vitinha
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81' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardP. Kalulu
Foul
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82' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5Off: Rade Krunić · On: D. Maldini
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84' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Taremi · On: T. Martinez
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87' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardZ. Ibrahimović
Foul
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90'+1 FC Porto subst · Substitution 5Off: Otavinho · On: Marko Grujić
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90' AC Milan Card · Yellow CardR. Leao
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Porto | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 4 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 394 | 357 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 2 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | 298 | 274 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Luis Díaz's goal in the 65th minute shifted the momentum in favor of FC Porto, providing a crucial lead in the match.
- ▸ AC Milan's multiple yellow cards and substitutions in the second half highlighted their frustration and inability to break down FC Porto's defense.