What Milan need to reach the Champions League knockouts after Dortmund defeat

AC Milan have been left with a minuscule chance of qualifying for the Champions League round of 16 following their home defeat against Borussia Dortmund this evening.

The Rossoneri fell to a 3-1 defeat despite having some positive moments in the first half against their German opposition. They won a penalty early on which Olivier Giroud missed, and then Dortmund scored a penalty of their own just a few minutes later.

Samuel Chukwueze pulled Milan level but in the second half, Dortmund scored twice with Milan defending poorly and lacking any invention going forwards.

Milan are only still in the competition because Paris Saint-Germain did not beat Newcastle. That game ended 1-1.

In order for Milan to get into the round of 16, they simply have to beat Newcastle in the last game at St. James’ Park. As well as that, they need Borussia Dortmund to beat PSG.

That would mean Milan have eight points, whilst PSG are left on five.