Atlético Madrid- 0-1, Champions League 2021/2022: Junior Messias the MVP
Finally Junior! At the Wanda Metropolitano, it was the man you wouldn't expect it from who went on to decide the game: after an injury-plagued first part of the season, Messias snatches glory on a beautiful night. Replacing Krunić in the 65th minute, he scored the goal that put Milan back in the running to reach the Round of 16 .
A thumping header, right on the money in terms of timing and placement, and rounding off a move which he himself had started. The stat of the day is that the Brazilian's decisive goal was also his first in an AC Milan shirt. Half an hour on the pitch to write redefine his own story at the club, but also to rewrite AC Milan's story in this competition. A well-deserved award for Junior, MVP of Atlético Madrid v AC Milan!
