A first-half goal by winger Rafael Leao helped AC Milan to a 1-0 home win against Girona in the Champions League on Wednesday, leaving the Italians well-placed to book a spot in the last 16. Leao broke the deadlock in the 37th minute with a stunning shot into the roof of the net from a low cross by Ismael Bennacer,

AC Milan climbed into the top eight places in the Champions League table for the first time as they beat Girona 1-0 at San Siro on Wednesday night.The only goal of the game came late in the first

It wasn’t pretty, yet Milan saw off Girona 1-0 at the San Siro to sneak into the top eight of the Champions League’s league phase. Rafael Leao netted a first-half winner to inspire his side to a crucial victory in Europe.