
AC Milan Crushes Inter in Derby: A Clear Path to Glory!
2025-04-23
Author: Sarah
In a thrilling showdown that shattered Inter Milan's treble dreams, AC Milan delivered a stunning 3-0 victory in the Coppa Italia semifinals. This resounding win, marked by a brace from Luka Jovic, showcased Milan's dominance over their city rivals this season.
Milan's triumph not only secured their place in the final but also continued their remarkable streak against Inter. This victory marks their third win over the Nerazzurri this season, adding to their triumph in the Italian Super Cup final earlier this year.
Despite struggling in Serie A, where they currently sit ninth and face the possibility of missing out on European competition next season, coach Sérgio Conceição's job could be on the line. Winning another trophy may just save his position.
After progressing 4-1 on aggregate following a tightly contested first leg, Jovic emphasized the significance of the match, stating, "It was a very important game for us. As you know, we are not that good in Serie A. We had to show our quality and character today, and we did. Now, we’re heading to Rome!"
Meanwhile, Bologna holds a commanding 3-0 lead over Empoli in the other semifinal, setting the stage for an exciting final showdown scheduled for May 14 in Rome.
The game began with Inter making a strong start, with Federico Dimarco nearly scoring from a stunning shot that rattled the crossbar. They seemed poised to open the scoring when captain Lautaro Martínez missed a golden chance, firing high from an inviting position.
Milan capitalized on their first real opportunity just before halftime, as Álex Jiménez delivered a pinpoint cross for Jovic, who made no mistake with his header. Moments into the second half, Jovic struck again, converting from a corner to double Milan's advantage.
The nail in the coffin came with just five minutes left before stoppage time when Tijjani Reijnders slid the ball home from a tricky angle, sealing a humiliating loss for Inter.
Reijnders expressed confidence in his team’s potential, saying, "We have a lot of belief. We know we have difficulties in the league, but this is the quickest route to Europe. If we play like today, we can win this trophy!"
For Inter, this marks their second consecutive defeat after falling 1-0 to Bologna earlier in the week. Next, they will shift their focus to the Champions League semifinals against Barcelona. This rollercoaster season continues, and all eyes will be on Milan as they eye more silverware!