In the semi-final of the Champions League, this Wednesday, May 10, AC Milan welcomes its intimate rival, Inter Milan, to the San Siro. Mike Maignan, Théo Hernandez and Olivier Giroud are holders. Dzeko and Mkhitaryan scored twice in the first quarter hour.
21:57 – Inter Milan crunches AC Milan and heads towards a Champions League final!
Superior in all areas, the band at Inzaghi achieved a capital first period against AC Milan. From the first corner, in the fight with Calabria, Dzeko, with a superb volley, set the tone for this Madonnina Derby (1-0, 8th). Three minutes later, on a quick transition, Mkhitaryan, on a superb pass in the axis, managed to take over Tonali. The Armenian did not tremble during his duel against Maignan thanks to a strong strike (2-0, 11th). At the end of the first quarter of an hour, Calhanoglu, with a power attempt, touched the right upright of AC Milan (16th).
In the second part of this first act, after humiliating Kjaer, Lautaro Martinez collapsed in the penalty area. Despite a contact at the level of the torso for the Argentinian, Manzano reconsidered his decision to award a penalty (33rd). The Milanese are doing very well when they return to the locker room with only two goals behind.
21:56 – Mkhitaryan is the handyman of this AC Milan – Inter
Scorer, omnipresent in midfield both in defense and attack, the former Manchester United attacking player is in for a great night and he is causing a lot of problems for AC Milan.
9:49 p.m. – Milanese and Interists return to the locker room
AC Milan dominates territorially but in a sterile way: after this first act, possession of the ball is slightly to the advantage of AC Milan (58% against 42% for Inter Milan), but it is Inter Milan who had the most shots on target (3 to none) and leads in scoring (0-2).
21:47 – Giroud does not find the frame in this AC Milan – Inter (45th + 2)
On a center at the near post, the French international, in a bad position, fails to bring danger to the goal kept by Onana. The former Arsenal element complains to Saelemaekars, who did not make a good cross.
21:46 – There will be four minutes of added time in this AC Milan – Inter! (45th)
For complaining, Krunic receives a yellow card. Mkhitaryan, author of the second goal, is also warned for a nasty nudge.
21:44 – Dumfries makes a good comeback on Saelemaekers (45th)
Starting off in a fine number of dribbles, the Belgian fell on the Dutchman when entering the penalty area. For the moment, the interist right side is making a solid semi-final!
21:43 – Giroud is in the grip of Inter (43rd)
On a cross from the right, the AC Milan striker attempted a volley. She was countered immediately by Bastoni.
21:41 – Dumfries makes a bad move in this AC Milan – Inter (42nd)
The elbow of the right side interist on Saelemaekers was not seen by the referee of this semi-final of the Champions League.
21:40 – Dumfries gets a good free kick in this AC Milan – Inter (40th)
Once again, Hernandez is taken by the speed of the right side of Inter. The free kick is located 40 meters from Maignan’s goal.
21:36 – Kjaer saves AC Milan (38th)
On a recovery ball, at the corner of the penalty area, Barella tries a volley. She started well but the Dane intervened.
21:35 – Visitors are on display in this AC Milan – Inter! (36th)
On a new cross from Mkhitaryan, Dumfries cuts the ball! It passes very close to the left post of the cage guarded by Maignan. AC Milan is under water.
21:34 – Martinez does not find the frame of Maignan (35th)
At 25 meters, on a recovery ball, the Argentinian draws a heavy shot… There was too much power!
21:33 – Martinez amplified his fall according to Manzano (33rd)
However, there was contact between Kjaer and the Inter striker … But according to the referee of this AC Milan – Inter, the Argentinian added to it!
21:32 – No foul according to VAR!
32ᵉ. The decision fell for Inter Milan when the VAR was required following a contentious gesture in the area: and there will be no penalty! The opposing defense did not commit a fault according to Jesus Gil Manzano!
21:31 – Jesus Gil Manzano asks for the VAR!
32ᵉ. The game is stopped in Milan: the referee hesitates to whistle a penalty for Inter Milan after a contentious gesture in the area and calls on his colleagues from the video.
21:31 – Simon Kjaer offers a penalty to Inter Milan!
31ᵉ. The referee signals a penalty for Inter Milan. It is Simon Kjaer who is at fault and causes the punishment of his team.
21:29 – Calabria was close to closing the gap in this AC Milan – Inter (30th)
On a good shift on the right side, the right side finds himself in a good position five meters from goal. His backheel attempt finds Onana’s small net.
21:29 – Giroud is reported offside in this AC Milan – Inter (28th)
On a one-two attempt with Brahim, the French international was not well placed in relation to the interist defense.
21:27 – Saelemaekers gets a good free kick in this AC Milan – Inter (28th)
The Belgian was mowed down by Barella. The free kick is located close to the left corner point.
21:25 – AC Milan fails to approach the goal of Inter (26th)
After having stung twice in the first quarter of an hour, the Interists proceeded on the counterattack. AC Milan is on the edge.
21:22 – Calabria makes a good intervention in front of Dzeko (23rd)
After a small bridge over Tomori, the Interiste is picked up in the race by the captain of AC Milan. Residents of San Siro are constantly thrown off balance by enemy offensives.
21:21 – Maignan intervenes in this AC Milan – Inter (21st)
On a cross from Dimarco, the French goalkeeper comes to pick the ball in his five meters.
21:20 – Tonali collapses without getting a free kick (20th)
In a tumble, the Italian midfielder falls just before entering the penalty area. In slow motion, the free kick would have been a just reward. AC Milan head out of the water.
21:18 – Bennacer is forced to leave this AC Milan – Inter (18th)
Physically affected, the Algerian gives way to Messias. It’s a new blow for the Milanese.
21:16 – Calhanoglu hits the post in this AC Milan – Inter! (17th)
We came very close to a third goal! From a distance, the Turk sends a heavy strike… which comes crashing down on Maignan’s left upright. The French goalkeeper was beaten. On the rebound, Mkhitaryan fell on the AC Milan goalkeeper, and Barella sent his volley over! It’s a tornado on the Milan goal.