Match report

Napoli Holds Off AC Milan 1–1 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Napoli
Napoli
1–1
FT
AC Milan
AC Milan
Apr 18, 2023

Napoli managed to hold off a strong challenge from AC Milan, ending their UEFA Champions League clash with a thrilling 1-1 draw. Goals were few but impactful, with Olivier Giroud giving AC Milan the lead in the first half before Victor Osimhen equalized for Napoli deep into injury time.

Key Facts

  • • Olivier Giroud scored a goal for AC Milan at 43 minutes.
  • • Victor Osimhen netted an equalizer for Napoli in the 90+3 minute.
  • • Matteo Politano and Mario Rui were substituted early for Napoli, entering at 34 minutes.
  • • Thiago Hernández received a yellow card for AC Milan due to foul play.

Lineups

Napoli

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Meret (G)
  • 22 G. Di Lorenzo (D)
  • 13 A. Rrahmani (D)
  • 5 Juan Jesus (D)
  • 6 Mário Rui (D)
  • 91 T. Ndombélé (M)
  • 68 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 20 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 21 M. Politano (F)
  • 9 V. Osimhen (F)
  • 77 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 H. Lozano
  • 17 M. Olivera
  • 7 E. Elmas
  • 81 G. Raspadori
  • 55 L. Østigård
  • 16 H. Idasiak
  • 95 P. Gollini
  • 70 G. Gaetano
  • 19 B. Bereszyński

AC Milan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 2 D. Calabria (D)
  • 24 S. Kjær (D)
  • 23 F. Tomori (D)
  • 19 T. Hernández (D)
  • 33 R. Krunić (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 10 Brahim Díaz (M)
  • 4 I. Bennacer (M)
  • 17 Rafael Leão (M)
  • 9 O. Giroud (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Junior Messias
  • 27 D. Origi
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers
  • 25 A. Florenzi
  • 90 C. De Ketelaere
  • 83 A. Mirante
  • 32 T. Pobega
  • 20 P. Kalulu
  • 5 F. Ballo
  • 12 A. Rebić
  • 28 M. Thiaw
  • 46 M. Gabbia

Timeline

  1. Napoli
    34' Napoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matteo Politano · On: H. Lozano
  2. Napoli
    34' Napoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mário Rui · On: M. Olivera
  3. AC Milan
    43' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Giroud · Assist: R. Leao
  4. AC Milan
    45'+1 AC Milan Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hernández

    Foul

  5. AC Milan
    59' AC Milan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Diaz · On: Junior Messias
  6. Napoli
    63' Napoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Ndombele · On: E. Elmas
  7. AC Milan
    68' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Giroud · On: D. Origi
  8. Napoli
    74' Napoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: G. Raspadori
  9. Napoli
    74' Napoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Amir Rrahmani · On: Leo Østigård
  10. AC Milan
    84' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Leao · On: Alexis Saelemaekers
  11. Napoli
    90'+3 Napoli Card · Yellow Card
    M. Olivera

    Argument

  12. Napoli
    90'+3 Napoli Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Osimhen · Assist: G. Raspadori

Match Stats

Stat Napoli AC Milan
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 73%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 6
Corners 16 1
Total Passes 601 223
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 2.24 2.00
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 74% 26%
Accurate Passes 532 162
Shots Inside Box 17 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AC Milan took the lead with Olivier Giroud's goal in the 43rd minute, setting up an early advantage.
  • ▸ Napoli showed resilience and equalized late through Victor Osimhen's strike in stoppage time, ensuring a dramatic draw.