Milan and Inter will take on each other in the first leg of the semi-final of the Champions League. The two San Siro residents will face off again during the following week for a spot in the championship match, having narrowly defied the odds to collide. With a convincing quarterfinal victory, Milan eliminated defending champions Napoli of Serie A, while Inter defeated Benfica of Portugal. Before the Rossoneri take on the Nerazzurri, here is all you need to know.
Milan team news
The good news for Milan is that they only need to worry about one injury. Rafael Leao, their finest player, is the subject of the unpleasant news. He was taken out during their victory against Lazio at home over the weekend due to a groin injury, and he has yet to resume training. If he is to contribute to this match, it must come in the second leg.
Inter team news
Simone Inzaghi just has to cope with one legitimate injury contender, similar to Stefano Piolo. That worries Milan Skriniar, who is headed to PSG and is battling a back issue for which he recently underwent surgery. He’ll probably miss this leg, but he might play in the rematch.
Milan vs Inter score prediction
Given how little has separated Milan and Inter throughout the previous three years of their respective comebacks, this Champions League matchup has the potential to go the distance. The Nerazzurri narrowly defeated two Portuguese teams in Porto and Benfica while the Rossoneri had perhaps the more difficult path to this point after eliminating Tottenham and Napoli. There are only two points separating them in Serie A and Leao’s absence from the first leg might be crucial. Inter is in better shape than Milan, and should have enough to defeat Milan without their star forward.
Prediction: Milan 1-1 Inter
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