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[ 0:00 ] Group Stage.
[ 08:18 ] Round of 16 - AC Milan vs Celtic.
[ 09:55 ] Quarter Final - AC Milan vs Bayern Munich.
[ 12:45 ] Semi-finals - AC Milan vs Manchester United.
[ 16:57 ] Final - AC Milan vs Liverpool.
AC Milan’s journey to victory in the 2006-2007 Champions League is a story filled with drama and perseverance. Here is a detailed description of that journey:
AC Milan began the competition under the heavy burden of the Calciopoli scandal that affected Italian football. However, they managed to advance from the third qualifying round by defeating Red Star Belgrade. In the group stage, they were in Group H with AEK Athens, Anderlecht, and Lille, and managed to advance as group winners despite suffering two losses.
In the round of 16, Milan faced Celtic and managed to win through a single goal by Kaká in extra time. Then, in the quarter-finals, they defeated Bayern Munich with an aggregate score of 4-2, where the second match at the Allianz Arena featured an impressive comeback performance by Milan.
The semi-final against Manchester United was one of the most dramatic moments in this journey. After losing 2-3 at Old Trafford, Milan responded with a convincing 3-0 win at San Siro, with Kaká, Seedorf, and Gilardino each scoring a goal.
The final in Athens against Liverpool was an opportunity for revenge after the defeat in the final two years earlier in Istanbul. Milan opened the scoring through Filippo Inzaghi, who deflected Andrea Pirlo’s free-kick. Inzaghi then scored a second goal, before Dirk Kuyt reduced the deficit for Liverpool. However, Milan managed to maintain their lead and won the match 2-1, securing their seventh title in this competition.
This victory was not only redemption for the defeat in Istanbul but also reaffirmed AC Milan’s status as one of Europe’s greatest clubs. With star players like Paolo Maldini, Andrea Pirlo, and Kaká, Milan demonstrated that they could overcome obstacles and reach the pinnacle of Europe once again.
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