Milan wake from derby euphoria to a humiliating European fall
The Italian team suffered its third defeat in the tournament
Ferencváros of Hungary pulled off a historic win on Thursday, beating hosts Milan 2-0 at the San Siro in the fourth round of the Europa League league phase.
France's Lenny Joseph scored both goals for the Hungarian side, striking in the 52nd and 66th minutes. Christopher Zachariassen laid on both assists.
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Bamidele Yusuf saw red for the visitors in the 77th minute, but the Rossoneri still couldn't find a way through. They wasted several chances, and the Hungarians held on for a shock win.
The defeat leaves Milan stuck on 3 points in 26th place, a bitter blow after their 3-1 triumph over Inter in the derby. Ferencváros, meanwhile, climb to 12 points and sit second, behind only England's Bournemouth on goal difference.
That's now three Europa League losses for Milan this season. Benfica beat them 2-0 at home in the opening round, Bournemouth hammered them by three goals on their own patch, and their lone win came against Austria's Salzburg (4-0).
