Inter Milan has one hand on the Italian champion title! After Acerbi’s goal in the first period, Marcus Thuram deceived Mike Maignan to make the break in this “Derby della Madonnina”, during the 33rd day of the Italian championship. Follow the match live.
22:00 – Giroud comes into play
Substitute at kick-off, Olivier Giroud came into play in place of Reijnders after the second home goal. Note Sommer’s superb save in front of Théo Hernandez.
9:55 p.m. – The bottle of champagne chilled
Found alone at the outposts, Marcus Thuram tries to find Dimarco. Blocked, his pass comes back to his feet in front of the Milan area. The French striker tries his luck at the near post and deceives Mike Maignan. 2-0 for Inter Milan!
21:54 – Incomprehension
How well played by AC Milan! On the right side, Adli fights to recover the ball and combines with Loftus-Cheek who does not make the race. The Englishman was offside.
21:52 – Loftus-Cheek swept away
In front of the central circle, Bastoni did not make the trip empty and mowed down Ruben Loftus-Cheek who was trying to turn around.
21:51 – The ball for Inter
Inter Milan kicks off the second half.
9:51 p.m. – Players back
The second half of the “Derby della Madonnina” will begin in a few moments. No substitutions before the whistle.
21:40 – Acerbi’s goal on video
Relive Francesco Acerbi’s goal in live conditions, synonymous with the title for the moment.
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9:34 p.m. – Halftime!
No additional time at San Siro! Andrea Colombo sends the players back to the locker room.
21:32 – Tackle pattern
A tackle worth a goal! After a contentious action from Musah and Dimarco, the ball flies into the inside area and Benjamin Pavard tackles Leão superbly.
21:31 – Possession for Milan
If AC Milan is behind, Stefano Pioli’s players finish the first period with the ball.
21:27 – From one goal to another
Musah comes up against Sommer, author of a huge save. In the process, the ball flies into the other area before Thuram tries his luck and finds Maignan on his trajectory.
21:25 – Thuram close to the goal!
AC Milan is doing well! After a favorable counter following a loss of the ball by Lautaro, the ball returned to the feet of Marcus Thuram who shifted to his left to Barella. The Italian puts it back but the Frenchman’s shot brushes Maignan’s left post.
21:24 – Dimarco countered
Dimarco plays the free kick with Mhkitaryan but it is blocked.
21:23 – The referee returns to the fault
Yellow card for Théo Hernandez after a foul on Nicolo Barella. In front of the Milan area, the Italian is mowed down by the Frenchman. Dangerous free kick for Inter Milan.
9:20 p.m. – Thuram fouls
After a superb effort and sustained pressure over several meters, Marcus Thuram finally fouls Fikayo Tomori near the touchline.
21:19 – Lautaro is doing well
Beaten by Fikayo Tomori in a duel, Lautaro puts his foot down and commits a big foul on the head of the Milan defender. The Argentinian received a yellow card.
21:16 – Leão stumbles on Sommer
What an opportunity for AC Milan! Found on the right side, Musah moves up the field and passes the ball to Leão who hooks before getting on his left foot against Acerbi. The Portuguese strikes but Sommer pushes the ball away.
21:13 – What a failure from Lautaro!
On the left side of the Milan area, Thuram delays and looks for a solution. He passes the ball to Dimarco who crosses as best he can. The ball goes through everyone but Lautaro takes it again. Surprised, the Inter captain does not frame his recovery.
21:09 – Yellow card for Barella
On the right side, Nicolo Barella intentionally mows down Théo Hernandez and receives a yellow card. The duels have always been very engaged since the start of the meeting.
21:06 – Inter close to the title!
Hit by Dimarco, the corner found Benjamin Pavard at the near post. The French defender deflects with a header. Alone within six meters, Francesco Acerbi headed home from close range to launch Inter Milan to victory and the title.
21:05 – Thuram gets a corner
On the verge of offside, Marcus Thuram is found in the area. He escapes Mike Maignan’s exit before hooking and crossing with his left foot but it is deflected for a corner.
9:04 p.m. – What a defensive withdrawal!
On the first interist corner played with two players, Dimarco crosses but it is intercepted in the air by Maignan. The goalkeeper throws Pulisic but Barella had seen everything.
9:01 p.m. – Hernandez doesn’t fit
Musah goes up the field and passes the ball which returns to the feet of Reijnders. The Dutchman strikes but it is deflected. The leather reaches Théo Hernandez who tries his luck but it’s too crossed.
20:56 – Tempers heat up
On an oriented check, Nicolo Barella remains on the ground after a foul by Théo Hernandez. Yacine Adli wants to relieve the Italian before tempers heat up on the pitch between the Milan midfielder and Mkhitaryan. Both men are called to order.
20:54 – It flies away for Lautaro
The Rossoneri leave space for Bastoni who crosses from the left. At the far post, Darmian puts it back for Lautaro who volleys back. But it flies into the stands.