Junior Messias late goal kept AC Milan's hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive after the italian side defeated Spanish champions, 1-0, away from home.
The 30-year-old Brazilian who moved to Italy a decade ago and juggled an amateur career along with delivering refrigerators, came off the bench against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to score the game-winning goal late on.
Messias progressed through the leagues before making his Serie A debut last season with Crotone.
Despite the club's relegation, he scored nine goals, earning him a loan move to the Rossoneri.
He has already scored in his third appearance for the former European champions, with renowned striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic looking on.
He remarked, "I dedicate it to my Brazilian family and friends." "But especially to those who had faith in me and had the foresight to believe in me."
The goal earned Stefan Poili's side their first win of the current Champions League campaign and a life-line ahead of Milan's final group game against Liverpool, a win over the English side, albeit unlikely would see them secure a ticket out of the group, only if Porto lose against their final group game over Atletico Madrid on December 7.
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