Feyenoord claimed a slender first-leg lead over AC Milan in their Champions League knockout play-off in Rotterdam. Igor Paixao's early effort settled the contest for the hosts, with his low drive skipping off the wet surface to beat Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan at his near post.

Wednesday's UEFA Champions League action was all about tight margins, with four teams carrying a one goal advantage into next week's second leg of the knockout phase playoffs after tightly contested matches.