Theo Hernandez sent off for diving and misses next Milan’s Champions League match – Video

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)

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.

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.

Theo Hernandez sees a second yellow and is sent off for simulation 🟥

Milan are down to 10-men 😳

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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.