With a star double in a whole derby of Milan, Serbian Luka Jovic classified Milan to the Italian Cup final while ruined the hopes of the Triplet of Inter (0-3), unable to overcome his closest opponent in his last 5 appointments.
For the fourth time in the calendar year, Simone Inzaghi stumbled again in front of Sergio Conceição, this time in a duel that left Inter Milan without one of his great illusions: the triplet. And it was his eternal rival, AC Milan, who sentenced him on a magical night for the ‘Rossoneri’, who imposed 3-0 as visitors in San Siro for the semifinal of the Italian Cup.
Since Paulo Fonseca took the reins of the team on September 22, 2024, Milan has become a true inter -law of the Inter: Three victories and two draws mark the balance in favor of the ‘Rossonero’ team, which again showed its most competitive version against a rival who, until recently, seemed invincible.
The great protagonist of the night was Luka JovicSerbian striker who began the season in oblivion and today stands as one of the most determining men of the team. His two goals – a head in the 36th minute and another hunting a loose ball in the small area – put Milan in advantage, which also closed the encounter with a brilliant against culminated by Tijjani Reijnders in 85 ‘, after a collective play with Leao and Theo Hernández.
Beyond the pass to the Italian Cup final, Milan celebrated something much deeper: to remain alive in the race to classify European competitions. Ninth in series A, the cupo tournament became the only way to aspire to the Europa League, and leave the way to the highest rival adds an epic dye to the achievement.
Inter, decimated by injuries and physical wear, added its second consecutive defeat in a campaign where he used to impose himself in the key moments. Neither the rotations nor the final attempts with Arnautovic and Vrij managed to violate a superb Mike Maignan, silent figure under the three sticks.
The fall was painful for those of Inzaghi, who say goodbye to the Triplet’s dream. Meanwhile, Milan dreams again, driven by a reborn Jovic and hoping that unforgettable night will be the turning point of a dark season.
