Milan shines in Italian soccer's big night.

Milan defeated Napoli 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal, reigniting hope for Italian soccer. The match was a reminder of the glory days of Italian soccer, when Italian clubs regularly won the European title. Italy's top league, Serie A, has been in decline, but new team owners and ideas have brought optimism. However, Italy still struggles to produce elite players and compete with the Premier League's TV contracts. The recent revivals of clubs like Milan and Napoli represent hope, but there is a fear that they may be temporary. The San Siro stadium is a symbol of this tension, beloved by preservationists but derided as an antiquated mausoleum.