Milan and Inter meet again in the semifinals of the Champions League after 20 years; Remember

The first match will be on May 9 or 10

The 2022/23 season was special for the Italians. In the main club competition, the Champions LeagueTHE Inter MilanNaples, Milan AND Juventus were present, with the top three qualifying together for the round of 16 after 17 years. Now only Milan and Inter remain in the semifinals.

Many consider the derby between Inter and Juventus to be the greatest in Italy, but the two Milanese rivals are protagonists of a very strong historical struggle due to the recent rivalry, especially in the early years of the 21st century.

20 years ago two Italian teams didn’t reach the semifinals together and this time the scenario repeats itself. In 2002/03 the matches ended in two draws, 0-0 and 1-1, at the time the table was based on away goals, but there is a curious fact: the teams share the same stadium, San Siro, and it is it was Milan who qualified by winning the tie-break ‘away’.

In a match surrounded by world football stars, Milan fielded Brazilian goalkeeper Dida as a starter, defenders Nesta and Maldini, midfielders Seedorf and Gattuso and forwards Inzaghi and Shevchenko, as well as Rivaldo, in reserve. Already for Inter the defensive duo was made up of Cannavaro and Materazzi, with the Argentines Zanetti in midfield and Crespo in attack.

Despite this semi-final, it was not both teams’ last participation in this stage. In 2009/10, Inter eliminated the barcelona and was champion of Bayern Monaco. Milan’s last presence in the semifinals has more time. In 2006/07 the Reds were the executioners of the English, eliminating the Manchester United and be champion against Liverpool.

The first match of the penultimate phase of the 2022/23 Champions League will be played on 9 and 10 May, while the second is scheduled for 16 and 17. Both matches will be at the San Siro, also known as Giuseppe Meazza.

Source: Terra

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