Italian giants Inter Milan and AC Milan square off in another historic Derby della Madonnina as they compete in the second leg semi-final match of the UEFA Champions League. The match will take place at the San Siro on May 16th at 3 p.m. ET. Inter currently leads the tie 2-0 and is favored to win the match.
The Storyline and Players to Watch
Inter‘s victory at the home of their cross-city rivals last week placed them in a dominant position with an advantage of two goals. However, they will be taking nothing for granted since they lost to Milan 3-2 in the league just the week before. On the other hand, AC Milan needs to turn the tables to win this tie, and to achieve that, they will expect star striker Rafa Leão to be fit.
As Leão has emerged as AC Milan’s key player this season, Inter‘s backline will have a keen eye on him throughout the match. The young forward has been AC Milan’s match-winner on numerous occasions this season.
Inter, with the deadly duo of Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku, always have the edge in attack. Their defense is led by the impeccable Alessandro Bastoni, whose potential is now being recognized throughout Europe. Expect him to put up a strong performance.
How to Watch and Odds
The match will be broadcast live on Paramount+ and features Inter (+105), Milan (+275), and Draw (+230) with odds from Caesars Sportsbook.
Team News
Inter Milan is expected to recall key players Lautaro Martinez, Denzel Dumfries, Robin Gosens, and Andre Onana after resting them over the weekend.
Milan Skriniar is out through injury, and forward Joaquin Correa is a doubt for the match. Olivier Giroud is expected to start ahead of Divock Origi, and captain Davide Calabria should be back in as well.
Prediction
Inter Milan is currently the heavy favorite to take the tie and advance to the final, given their two-goal advantage and recent league form. It is hard to see how AC Milan, especially with injuries to key players, can turn this tie around.
The Final Thoughts
The Derby della Madonnina is one of the most picturesque and heated rivalries in world football, and it is unfolding on an international stage in the UEFA Champions League. It would be an epic underdog story if Milan were to come back from a 2-0 deficit and advance to the final. But it appears unlikely given Inter‘s current form and AC Milan’s injury status. Regardless of the result, it promises to be an intense and memorable encounter.
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