O. Giroud's "double" after a 9-year break led "AC Milan" to the Champions League quarterfinals. © Reuters

“AC Milan” fulfilled one of their goals of the season – after a 4:0 victory against “Salzburg”, Stefano Pioli's players took second place in Group E and after a long time returned to the Champions League knockout stages.

Speaking of the match, Olivier Giroud put “AC Milan” ahead in the 14th minute.

At the beginning of the second half, the “Rossoneri” scored two more goals: Rade Krunić doubled the lead in the 46th minute, and O. Giroud added another goal in 11 minutes.

In added time, Junior Messias scored the final goal against “Salzburg.”

O. Giroud ended the match with two goals and two assists.

Next year in February will be the first time in 9 years that “AC Milan” will participate in the Champions League knockout stages. The opponents of the fashion capital club will be revealed on Monday.

Standings provided by Sofascore