Theo Hernandez releases apology for red card in shock Champions League exit after AC Milan defender's embarrassing dive costs Christian Pulisic & Co chance at last-16 showdown with rivals Inter or Arsenal

Milan were 1-0 up and 1-1 on aggregate with Feyenoord in their Champions League play-off tie when Hernandez picked up a second yellow and was sent off for simulation. The Dutch side went on to equalise and advance to the last 16 of the competition at Milan's expense. Two days on from that disappointment, the France international has apologised to his team-mates and fans for his actions.

The Instagram post translates to: "Football is unpredictable: it gives us great joys, but also painful moments. Today I feel immense frustration. I apologise to my team-mates for leaving them in 10 and I apologise to the fans who always support us. But this club is a family and together we will recover. Let's all get back up together."

Milan were expected to win this tie and advance to a last 16 encounter against either rivals Inter or Arsenal but their Champions League campaign is already over. This result will sting for quite a while.

Milan will look to bounce back from this setback when they travel to Torino in Serie A action this weekend.