AC Milan v Inter as it happened: Nerazzurri take control of semi-final
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90+5' That's the end of the match.
90+2' Tommaso Pobega (AC Milan) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels low towards the middle of the target, but Andre Onana easily deals with the threat.
90' There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
88' Divock Origi (AC Milan) is penalised for a foul. Jesus Gil Manzano had a clear view and blows his whistle.
88' The shots on goal statistics – 0:5.
85' Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) fires the ball in from a mid-range free kick, but it blazes over the bar.
84' Roberto Gagliardini (Inter) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. AC Milan win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.
83' Roberto Gagliardini (Inter) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Jesus Gil Manzano who sees an offensive foul.
82' Substitution. Tommaso Pobega (AC Milan) replaces Brahim Diaz.
82' Stefano Pioli has decided to substitute Davide Calabria and he is replaced by Pierre Kalulu (AC Milan).
81' Junior Messias (AC Milan) bursts into the box and pulls the trigger, but he can't beat the goalkeeper. He directed his low drive towards the middle of the goal, but one of the defenders reacted brilliantly to block it.
81' Some patient build-up play from Inter as they look to unlock the defence.
78' Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
78' Simone Inzaghi prepares a substitution. Hakan Calhanoglu is replaced by Roberto Gagliardini (Inter).
78' The substitution is prepared. Joaquin Correa (Inter) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Lautaro Martinez.
77' Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
75' Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter) launches a cross from the corner, but Mike Maignan is alert to thwart the effort.
74' Matteo Darmian (Inter) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players. Inter win a corner.
73' Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Andre Onana intercepts the ball.
72' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) makes a rough challenge and Jesus Gil Manzano blows his whistle for a foul.
71' Here is a change. Federico Dimarco is going off and Simone Inzaghi gives the last tactical orders to Stefan de Vrij (Inter).
70' Substitution. Romelu Lukaku (Inter) in, Edin Dzeko out.
69' Francesco Acerbi (Inter) finds himself in space on the edge of the box and fires in a shot that heads towards the middle of the goal, but Mike Maignan makes a comfortable save.
67' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
66' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
66' Brahim Diaz (AC Milan) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out.
66' Divock Origi (AC Milan) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked.
65' The referee shows the yellow card to Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan).
63' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) receives a decent pass inside the box and curls in an effort on goal, but the ball hits the outside of the left post and flies out of play.
62' The game has come to an end for Henrikh Mkhitaryan. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Marcelo Brozovic (Inter).
62' Jesus Gil Manzano blows his whistle after Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
60' Stefano Pioli has decided to make a change. Divock Origi (AC Milan) replaces Alexis Saelemaekers.
59' It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Simon Kjaer as he is replaced by Malick Thiaw (AC Milan).
58' Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Andre Onana, who smothers the ball.
57' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
56' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) hits a dipping shot from the edge of the box that's well off target and flies miles wide of the left post.
54' Federico Dimarco (Inter) takes a wild swing at a rebound from mid-range and it goes well wide of the right post.
54' Inter work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
53' Edin Dzeko (Inter) receives a precise pass and is given time inside the box to send a promising strike towards the bottom right corner. Mike Maignan guesses his intention and denies him with a fine save.
51' Sandro Tonali plays a pass into the feet of Junior Messias (AC Milan), who is unable to find the target as his effort from inside the box goes well wide of the left post.
49' Brahim Diaz (AC Milan) tricks his way to the edge of the box where he shoots at goal. The keeper scrambles to cover the effort, but it goes just wide of the left post.
48' The attendance is 75532.
48' Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) crosses the ball from the free kick, but it goes out of play.
46' Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
46' The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+5' That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+4' Junior Messias (AC Milan) plays in a hopeful cross, but it doesn't find its way to any of the attacking players.
45+2' Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) connects with a pass inside the box, but his effort goes well wide of the left post.
45+1' Rade Krunic (AC Milan) goes in the referee's notebook after being shown a yellow card.
45' 4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
43' Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) announces himself with a close-range shot after a cross, but one of the defenders gets in the way of the ball to thwart him.
42' Jesus Gil Manzano couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Denzel Dumfries (Inter) and blew his whistle.
41' The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Theo Hernandez (AC Milan).
40' Lautaro Martinez (Inter) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle.
39' Poor challenge! Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) is penalised for tripping and Jesus Gil Manzano blows his whistle.
38' Nicolo Barella (Inter) fires the ball at goal from inside the area, but it's well blocked.
36' Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
35' Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
35' Denzel Dumfries (Inter) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his strike wasn't accurate at all and the ball went well wide of the right post.
34' Close! Lautaro Martinez (Inter) unleashes a rocket of a shot from the edge of the box and his shot flies just a few inches over the crossbar.
32' The Inter players’ joy was short-lived as the original decision is reversed after a VAR review by referee Jesus Gil Manzano. NO PENALTY!
32' The referee isn't 100% sure if it's a penalty to Inter, he's going to review using VAR.
31' Simon Kjaer (AC Milan) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
31' Simon Kjaer (AC Milan) is penalised for holding. Jesus Gil Manzano signals a set piece. It's a penalty! Inter have an opportunity to score from the penalty spot.
30' Good chance! Davide Calabria (AC Milan) nicely turned his man inside the box but placed his effort just wide of the right post. He should have scored!
29' Jesus Gil Manzano blows his whistle for a foul after Lautaro Martinez (Inter) hacks down one of his opponents.
28' Flag up against Olivier Giroud (AC Milan). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
28' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.
27' Nicolo Barella (Inter) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Jesus Gil Manzano signals. Another situation results in a direct free kick for AC Milan.
25' Denzel Dumfries (Inter) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Jesus Gil Manzano no option but to blow his whistle.
24' Ambitious effort from Edin Dzeko (Inter). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well wide of the right post.
23' AC Milan are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
21' Federico Dimarco (Inter) sends a cross into the box, but Mike Maignan comes off his line to gather the ball.
18' Problems for Stefano Pioli as Ismael Bennacer is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Junior Messias (AC Milan) replaces him.
16' He should have scored! Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) latches onto a pull back in the box right in front of goal, but his shot towards the bottom right corner is pretty weak and Mike Maignan makes an easy save.
15' OFF THE POST! Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter) takes a shot from outside the box and hits the right post!
14' Ismael Bennacer (AC Milan) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
13' Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) fails to produce a decent cross from the corner kick. The ball goes well out of play.
11' GOAL! 0 - 2! Federico Dimarco tees up Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) inside the box and he slams the ball past Mike Maignan.
9' Jesus Gil Manzano blows his whistle and it's Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
8' GOAL! 0 - 1 Hakan Calhanoglu delivers a teasing cross from the resulting corner and the ball falls into the space where Edin Dzeko (Inter) is lurking. His precise shot from close range goes straight into the top right corner and it's 0:1.
7' Federico Dimarco (Inter) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared. Inter will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
6' Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan) does well to dispossess the attacker with a slide tackle, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
3' The ball is cleared after Denzel Dumfries (Inter) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
1' Jesus Gil Manzano blows his whistle after Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.
1' The match has just started.
The referee of today's match will be Jesus Gil Manzano.
Starting line-ups
Match preview
With everyone hoping the football makes the headlines this time around, the two clubs compete in the fourth Derby della Madonnina of the season with neither side assured of Champions League qualification next term via the league.
That adds extra spice to Milan’s second consecutive all-Italian Champions League tie, as they overcame Napoli, the side which has just claimed the Serie A crown, 2-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. They’re unbeaten since doing so (W2, D2) and with all four of those matches producing exactly two goals, there’s every reason to expect a cagey start to this semi-final.
But it’s Inter who have had the better of recent head-to-head contests (W3, D1, L1) and after seeing off Benfica 5-3 on aggregate to get this far, they’ll look to build on winning three of the last four meetings with their fellow San Siro residents ‘to nil’ (L1).
Whilst they seemingly have the advantage based on recent overall head-to-head meetings, they haven’t won as the ‘away side’ at the San Siro since February 2021 (D2, L1) as they bid to repeat winning the quarter-final first leg 2-0 against Benfica in Portugal.
Despite being the nominated away side on the day, Inter will start as favourites after winning their last five matches, four of them without conceding, while they’re also unbeaten in seven competitive away games (W4, D3).
They still know they face a tough challenge against their fiercest rivals to make that eight, with defender Matteo Darmian saying after beating Roma 2-0 on Saturday: "We know that we’ll have to produce a very focused performance."
Players to watch: Olivier Giroud scored the opener in Milan’s second leg against Napoli with his fifth Champions League goal of the season, four of which arrived between the 40th and 60th minute. Lautaro Martínez has scored four goals across Inter’s last three games, three times after the 75th minute.
Hot stat: Three of the last four head-to-heads produced more goals before half-time than after.
