AC Milan Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek Matches Kaka's Feat With Brace Against Rennes

Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores a brilliant brace for AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League, matching an iconic feat of club legend Kaka.

AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been on fire this season, scoring a total of 7 goals in all competitions. In their recent UEFA Europa League Round of 32 first leg match against Rennes, the Englishman scored a brilliant brace, matching an iconic feat of club legend Ricardo Kaka. Loftus-Cheek became the first AC Milan midfielder to score a brace in a European knockout fixture since Kaka's memorable performance against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League 2006/07.

The 2007 Ballon d'Or winner, Kaka, is considered one of the greatest players in the history of football and his contributions to AC Milan have led the club to achieve numerous accolades. The fans of the Rossoneri will be delighted to see another midfielder following in the footsteps of the Brazilian icon.

In the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 first leg match, AC Milan hosted Rennes at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. The Serie A club was determined to make up for their disappointing third-place finish in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Despite coming close to securing a higher position in their group, AC Milan was unable to advance, with Borussia Dortmund and Paris St Germain progressing to the next stage.

However, AC Milan's form and momentum were evident as they dominated a struggling Rennes side. Loftus-Cheek's brace, along with a goal from Rafael Leao, secured a convincing 3-0 victory for Stefan Pioli's men, giving them a comfortable advantage heading into the second leg. The Rossoneri are having a successful season in Serie A, and their performance in the Europa League has further solidified their position as a formidable team in European competition.

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