Inter Milan took a big step towards the Champions League final on Wednesday night when they drew a promising 0-2 at the San Siro in the first of two Champions League semi-finals.
This time the Milanese derby was decided in the opening minutes as the Nerazzurri exploded with two goals after 11 minutes. It started already after 8 minutes when Edin Dzeko, with a brilliant touch, found the goal in Vela at the visitors' first chance.
Dzeko celebrates Inter's first,
Three minutes later, the blue half of the San Siro again bounced in the air at the end of a wonderful burst, which ended with the legs of Henrich Mkhitaryan, who was not exactly confused with Mannan. The Blues kept shifting gears and were already seeing their third, when Lautaro shook off Tomori and Speck stumbled wide. The referee pointed to the white dot and awarded a penalty to Inter, but this time the VAR referees called him and made it clear to him that it was a mistake.
Milan tries to compare,
The Rossoneri, who in 2003, got past the Blue-Blacks in the semi-finals thanks to an away goal, will try to do the unthinkable next Tuesday and come back from two goals behind. Is it possible? All answers in exactly seven days.
Inter celebrate at Milan's expense, Photo: Reuters
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