Liverpool vs. Milan: a special night for Paolo and Daniel Maldini despite defeat
Daniel and Paolo Maldini enjoyed a special night at Anfield, despite Milan losing 3-2 to Liverpool in their Champions League return.
Milan technical director Paolo Maldini was the star on Merseyside on Wednesday, his third trip to Anfield. But the former left-back never played against Liverpool at their famous home ground, only with the Italian national team.
When Paolo was taking photos with other legends in the stands, his son Daniel made sure the 60-year-old football dynasty continued on the pitch, as he beat his dad’s and grandfather’s record in the competition.
The Maldini family has played in the Champions League since 1955, and Daniel Maldini wrote further history.
Daniel replaced Ante Rebic after 83 minutes at 19 years and 11 months, beating his father’s debut at 20 in 1988 against Levski Sofia, while Cesare played his first at 23 – against Saarbrucken in 1955.
Great to welcome @acmilan and the legend Paolo Maldini to Anfield. Can’t wait to hear the fans tonight come on @LFC #LIVACM #UEFA pic.twitter.com/77YH3lpmYC
— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) September 15, 2021
Great to welcome @acmilan and the legend Paolo Maldini to Anfield. Can’t wait to hear the fans tonight come on @LFC #LIVACM #UEFA pic.twitter.com/77YH3lpmYC
— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) September 15, 2021
Daniel che anticipo: è il Maldini più giovane in #ChampionsLeague. E Anfield celebra Paolo https://t.co/jzrejAa0Kf
— La Gazzetta dello Sport (@Gazzetta_it) September 16, 2021