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,

For the first time in 20 years, when they reached the final, Milan have recorded five successive victories in the Champions League

A first half goal from Rafael Leão was just enough to see AC Milan past Girona and in doing so knock the Catalans out of the tournament.