AC Milan Triumph Over Inter to Secure Coppa Italia Final Spot
AC Milan delivered a commanding performance against rivals Inter Milan, winning 3-0 in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals and advancing with a 4-1 aggregate score. The match took place at the iconic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, where a crowd of 75,552 witnessed a thrilling Derby della Madonnina.
Luka Jovic was the standout performer for Milan, scoring twice to help his team clinch the victory. After a tightly contested first leg that ended in a 1-1 draw, Jovic broke the deadlock with a well-placed header from an Álex Jiménez cross just nine minutes before halftime.
The former Real Madrid striker continued his impressive run, adding a second goal shortly after the break. Jovic flicked the ball in from close range following a corner, marking his fourth goal in the last five matches after a barren spell earlier in the season.
Milan’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, made a crucial save to deny Inter’s Stefan de Vrij from narrowing the gap, showcasing his skills at a pivotal moment. As the match neared its conclusion, Tijjani Reijnders added a third goal for Milan in the 85th minute, sealing the win and ensuring that the Rossoneri kept their hopes of silverware alive this season.
With this victory, AC Milan remains determined to salvage what has been a challenging campaign, currently sitting ninth in Serie A and out of the Champions League. In contrast, Inter, who are leading Serie A and still competing in the Champions League, will have to settle for a domestic cup exit, ending their hopes of a treble this season.
Bologna leads the other semi-final against Empoli 3-0, with the second leg set to take place on Thursday.
