Theo Hernandez sent off for diving and misses Milan’s next Champions League match | OneFootball

Theo Hernandez turned what had started as an exciting night into a complicated one for Milan by picking up two yellow cards in less than 10 minutes, leading to his dismissal in his side’s Champions League knockout play-off against Feyenoord.

epa11891568 Theo Hernandez of AC Milan in action during the UEFA Champions League playoff first leg soccer match between Feyenoord and AC Milan, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 12 February 2025. EPA-EFE/SEM VAN DER WAL

Milan’s Theo Hernandez sent off for simulation against Feyenoord

Santiago Gimenez made San Siro erupt in joy after about 40 seconds, but the Rossoneri then failed to build on their early advantage against a stubborn opponent.

The French left-back first spoiled his night by receiving a yellow card in the closing minutes of the first half, which ruled him out of the next Champions League match.”

However, he worsened his situation shortly after the break, when he clearly dived instead of attempting to control the ball in the box from a promising position, prompting referee Szymon Marciniak to issue a red card and reduce Milan to ten men.