Giroud, the disaster

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By: Manu Tournoux

Giroud, the disaster

Olivier Giroud missed a penalty in the 6th minute during Milan-Dortmund, and it could cost the Rossoneri dearly.

This Milan-Dortmund, decisive for qualification for the round of 16 of the Champions League, is off to a very bad start for Olivier Giroud. The French international had the opportunity to open the scoring, with this penalty whistled for a handball from Schlötterbeck on a strike from Chukwueze. But the Milan center forward saw his attempt repelled by Köbel, the German goalkeeper (6th).

The nightmare of Giroud and Milan continued in the minutes that followed with a penalty this time conceded by the Rossoneri, for a foul by Calabria on Bynoe-Gittens. Unlike Giroud, Marco Reus did not tremble when carrying out the sentence, easily deceiving Mike Maignan (0-1, 10th).

It’s a hard blow for Giroud, who is rather very skillful on the penalty spot. According to figures from Transfermakt, the former Montpellier player has scored 32, including three this season in Serie A, and this is only his third miss. But this is the second failure in a row in the Champions League, after that against Naples last spring.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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