After several years and specifically from the 2002-03 season we meet two Italian teams in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Milan and Inter found themselves together again, with the former having taken the golden ticket to the final. And there, however, Milan gave another Italian civil war and had won the trophy against Juventus, in a match that was decided on penalties (3-2) after a 0-0 draw in normal time and extra time.
In the semi-final, the first game had, as tonight (10/5), typical host Milan. The game ended in a draw (0-0) leaving qualification open. In the second leg, Inter officially hosted (as they play at the same stadium) Milan with the game ending 1-1 thanks to goals from Shevchenko in the 45th minute and Martins in the 84th minute. Milan went through to the final on away goals, with Inter unable to find the golden second goal of the upset.
The two teams have met again in the Champions League in another knockout phase. In the 2004-2005 season, Milan and Inter faced each other in the “8” of the competition. In that series, Milan’s task was considerably easier as they won 2-0 in the first leg thanks to goals from Stam and Shevchenko, while in the second leg they subdued Inter again with a goal from Shevchenko in a match that never ended. , after Inter fans interrupted the game in the 73rd minute, throwing smoke bombs at Milan goalkeeper Dida.
Milan has 2 wins and 2 draws against Inter Milan in the Champions League, while the Nerazzurri are winless. Inter has 3 Champions League titles while Milan has 7, making them the second most successful team in the competition after Real Madrid.
Edited by: Vassilis Macheiras
Source: Sport Fm
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