Inter Milan beats AC Milan to advance to the Champions League final. We summarize voices and reactions.
Milan – It's only been six days since AC Milan and city rivals Inter crossed swords in the Derby della Madonnina. Today, the two traditional Italian clubs face each other again, the first final participant of the 2022/23 Champions League season is being sought.
Thanks to the 2-0 win in the first leg, Inter go into the race as favourites and now have a large part of the fans behind them in the "home game". Milan, on the other hand, will have to stretch a lot to leave the pitch jubilantly in the semi-final second leg. "We can make history. We have to believe in it, then we can do it," AC coach Stefano Pioli implored his team in advance.
But how do Matthias Sammer, Mario Gomez and Tabea Kemme assess the situation before the firecracker on Amazon Prime Video? What do the ex-pros have to say about the exciting championship battle in the Bundesliga, which could also be touched upon? Is there possibly also an assessment of Edson Alvarez, who is said to be an issue at both BVB and FC Bayern Munich?
We provide you with quotes and reactions to the CL semi-final between Inter Milan and AC Milan on Amazon Prime Video:
Matthias Sammer and Mario Gomez act as experts in the CL semi-final between Inter Milan and AC Milan. © IMAGO/Pressefoto Rudel/Robin Rudel
Matthias Sammer before the game about ...
... Italian football: "Italian football is once again focusing on history and is characterised by a love of the game. In Italy, however, there is always professional competence, always talk about tactics. The combination makes football unique. I think so, both are surprised that they are both in the semi-finals and one makes it to the final. Italian football is experiencing a renaissance at an impressive pace."
... the game: "It's a bit unfair, Milan is still more in development. But in a game it's exciting, but you still have to highlight the difference."
Mario Gomez before the match about ...
... Derbies: "I've also experienced brutal games here. Istanbul derbies also have it all. It smells like world class here. Derbies in Turkey are more likely to be lived there, the derby in Milan is unique."
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... the current status of both teams: "It's special today, both clubs are having a difficult time. The ambition of these two brutal, historic clubs is to have a say in Europe. The fans want a team that will whip forward. You stand here and feel the energy of the people."
... the history of the clubs: "The clubs have always been the measure of all things in Europe. If you go back in football, the best clubs of the past 40 years, you have to name both."
... the influence of mood: "You immediately feel young again when you stand here. There are rarely teams that march through the CL with an average age of 21, 22. If you've already experienced a little something, you'll go in here differently.
... Duels with AC Milan: "The stadium is always freaked out when Gattuso has bitten someone in the butt. Nesta also took my pants off in the game."
Mario Gomez in a duel with Alessandro Nesta. © imago sports photo service
Tabea Kemme before the match on...
... Milan, which is divided into two parts: "There is almost a sense of conflict in the city. It's a stunner, socially, politically, more is not possible. There is only one side, you have to choose as a small child. Inter have the advantage, but maybe it will be an open game."
... the San Siro: "It's pure nostalgia, rarely seen such a grandiose stadium. Would already be a monument protection in Germany. Not very modern, but you can see the story, the emotions."
... Rafael Leao: "Leao is a brutal player who, at 23, was last year's Player of the Season. The only player who gets absolute freedom from the coach. He knows how to use this framework and performs."
Riccardo Montolivo (ex-captain AC Milan) before the match on...
... the bus arrival of the Inter team, which was welcomed by numerous fans: "The bus arrival was incredible. I couldn't drive anymore, I had to get out and walk, otherwise I wouldn't have made it in time."
... Mood in Milan: "It's hard to say, the atmosphere is incredible. The whole city is shaking, people are just talking about these two games."
... his German roots: "My children have a German passport and go to a German school. I want that connection to continue."
Matthias Sammer at half-time on...
... the game: "Both teams are understandably in the semi-finals, they play good football. There are always playful elements in it. Milan always wants to overlay on the left with Theo and Leao. I see a wonderful football match and a worthy semi-final."
Mario Gomez at half-time about...
... the game: "Actually, you don't have patience when you have to score goals. It's a very good, entertaining game, with chances on both sides. The goalkeepers are also strong, in terms of body language. I don't like Shiri so much, not such a clear line."
Tabea Kemme at half-time about...
... the game: "A robust, physical game. If Milan fights their way through the outside, then danger arises. Inter's dynamic back three is working it out well."
Matthias Sammer after the game on...
... the result: "Inter are in better shape than Milan at the moment. There could have been a chance that Milan could still pull something off in the second half – with individual quality. But Brahim Diaz, Leao, Messiah, Theo didn't get it right. They were always striving."
... the emotions after the final whistle: "That's the real thing that gives you something. That's the highest emotional power for a professional, that's not affordable."
Mario Gomez after the match on...
... the offered presentation: "Give me this another two hours. I don't need a gin and tonic, I don't need a cinema, I don't need anything. Deviantly awesome, congratulations to Inter, they deserve it. They had to make it over time, made it with the result of the results: 1-0."
... Inter's performance: "A very mature, mature team. Milan didn't have any more scoring chances, which is reflected in body language. Then the heads go down and the Inter players get stronger and stronger."
Tabea Kemme after the match on...
... Milan's performance in the second half: "AC would have had to play more risky in the second half if they had wanted to make a difference."
... Acerbi's entry against Tonali: "Must be clearly punished, was on purpose. Red card, period."
Malick Thiaw (AC Milan professional) after the match on...
... the bankruptcy: "It's very disappointing when you're already in the semi-finals. Of course, I'm happy that I played in the CL semi-finals. I think I was a bit nervous. I'm not used to playing here in the semi-finals."
... his first season with Milan: "I'm very happy and satisfied in Milan. I love the city, the people and the club."