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Giroud helps AC Milan return to last 16 for 1st time in 9 years thanks to 4-0 win over Salzburg

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AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League, Group E soccer match between AC Milan and FC Salzburg, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Olivier Giroud has a knack of delivering in big games.

He did it again on Wednesday with two goals and two assists as AC Milan beat Salzburg 4-0 to return to the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in nine years.

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