Milan – Inter: Two Moments of Brilliance to Define the Contest (1 – 1)

The first leg of this semifinal unfolded as a chess match, with tactics dominating the narrative and individual brilliance providing the decisive moments. Milan’s advantage came through a sublime turn from their striker, showcasing the finesse he has. Inter responded in style, with Çalhanoğlu delivering a masterful first-touch strike from outside the box to restore parity. With the drama unresolved, all eyes now turn to late April, where the second leg promises to decide the fate of both teams. Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli.

As the season draws to a close, the mood in the city could not be more contrasting between its two teams. Their fourth clash has everything at stake: on one side, a team struggling to recover and “lick its wounds” from a difficult season; on the other, a club daring to dream of a historic triumph—one that could etch its name forever in the annals of its legacy.

The turmoil engulfing Milan is a fitting reflection of its woeful season on the field. As discussions to appoint a new director of football for next season seem to be nearing a conclusion, the team languishes in ninth place, facing the stark reality of potentially missing out on European competitions entirely. However, the Coppa Italia emerges as a beacon of hope, being a chance to secure Europa League participation next year. Beyond that, triumphing in the semifinal would deliver an added bonus: putting an end to the rivals' campaign.

Inter's pursuit of the prestigious “Triplete”, as highlighted by the manager in a recent post-match interview, has become a driving force for the team, injecting renewed energy despite visible fatigue in their recent . . .