Walker: there were ‘only Milan’ on the pitch before Theo red card | OneFootball

Kyle Walker feels Milan were the only team on the pitch against Feyenoord before referee Szymon Marciniak decided to book him for a second time, leaving the Rossoneri with ten men.

The hosts had started the night on the right foot, taking an immediate lead through Santiago Gimenez, but their inability to build on the early advantage allowed the Eredivisie giants to fight back.

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Rafael Leao of AC Milan reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at San Siro Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Walker: Milan were controlling the match, Marciniak’s decision ‘changed’ the game

“Sure, based on how we were controlling the match in the first half and the beginning of the second, there was only one team on the field,” Walker told Sky Sport Italia after the match, as quoted by TMW.

“Then the referee made his decision, and the game changed.”

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Theo Hernandez of AC Milan leaves the pitch after receiving a red card for diving during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at San Siro Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The French left-back received a second yellow card for simulation, but Marciniak’s decision left the former Manchester City defender doubtful.

“Theo was sent off, then I’m not sure if Theo simulated,” Walker added.

“For me, he didn’t; there was contact. But I haven’t seen it again on TV yet.”