AC Milan delivered a commanding performance at San Siro, defeating city rivals Inter Milan 3-0 in the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg securing a 4-1 aggregate win and booking their place in the final for the first time since 2017/18. Luka Jović was the star of the night, scoring a brace, while Tijjani Reijnders sealed the victory with a late goal.
Despite Inter starting strong and hitting the crossbar through Federico Dimarco, Milan’s resilience in midfield paid off.
Jović opened the scoring with a powerful header from a cross by Álex Jiménez in the 36th minute. Early in the second half, Jović doubled Milan’s lead by poking in a close-range finish after a corner kick. Inter made several substitutions to change the game, but Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan kept them at bay, notably saving a Stefan de Vrij header. In the 85th minute, Reijnders finished a swift counterattack, slotting the ball under the keeper to complete the 3-0 win.
Milan has now won three derbies against Inter in a single season for only the third time in their history.
This was Milan’s first away derby win over Inter without conceding since 2010.
Jović has scored three goals in his last five appearances, matching his total from the previous 20 matches.
Reijnders leads Serie A midfielders with 15 goals in all competitions this season.
Milan will compete in two finals this season (Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana) for the first time since 2007/08.
Luka Jović expressed the importance of the victory, stating, “It was a very important game for us. We had to show the quality and character, and we did. Now we are going to Rome.” Reijnders highlighted the team’s belief despite league struggles: “We have difficulties in the league, but this is the fastest way to reach Europe. If we play like today, we can win this trophy”.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi and players face a challenging week ahead with a Champions League semi-final against Barcelona and a Serie A title race against Napoli, while Milan prepares to face either Empoli or Bologna in the Coppa Italia final scheduled for May 14 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Inter Milan’s heavy Coppa Italia defeat to AC Milan could have several implications for their Champions League campaign. The loss may dent team morale and confidence at a critical moment, as they are set to face Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final on April 30 and May 6. Such a setback, especially against a fierce rival, raises questions about their defensive solidity and mental resilience heading into high-stakes European matches.