The Old Ladies played a goalless draw at Allianz Stadium on Friday night in a stiff encounter.
If you recall that the first leg at San Siro ended in a 1-1 draw back in February before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The second leg went doing in the home ground of Serie A giants behind closed doors following the government regulations.
Maurizio Sarri side were presented with a glorious opportunity to take the lead in the 16th minutes from the penalty spot.
Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up and missed the kick. Moments later, Croatian international Rebic was handed a straight red card following his rough tackle on defender, Danilo.
Juventus failed to break the defense of ten men Milan side but still managed to qualify on away goal following the result from the first leg.
Meanwhile, Leonardo Bonucci has come to the defense of his team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo after he missed a penalty against AC Milan.
Bonucci told Rai Sport: 'Even the greatest miss (penalties). Cristiano is always important for us.
'He increases the pressure on opponents' defenders. He was unfortunate today and (AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi) Donnarumma did well.'
Maurizio Sarri men are still on course of lifting the treble this campaign as they hold on to a one point lead ahead of Lazio in the Serie A and still UEFA Champions League.
Bonucci addded: 'We'll see a great Juventus and a great Ronaldo again.'
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