Latest from the Italian football circuit, Inter won their 90th Derby della Madonnina encounter on Saturday by defeating AC Milan in dominating fashion in their Serie A clash. The match is always considered an epic encounter between two of the strongest Italian clubs where AC Milan walked out with a disappointing 5-1 defeat at the hands of Inter. This was Inter’s 90th Derby win and their fifth in a row following their 2-0 and 1-0 win against AC at UEFA Champions League Semifinal tie in May.
Inter, who have been in sublime form throughout the past season, continued their dominance in the European football scene, having finished as runners-up in the Champions League 2022-2023 season. They eventually lost in the finals to Manchester City, who clinched their first-ever Champions League title.
Milan was performing above expectations at this early stage of the season to allay any worries about their summer revolution until they suffered their biggest derby loss in several decades this past weekend. With 12 goals scored and only one goal allowed, Inter had just accomplished a remarkable achievement by defeating their local rivals for the fifth time in a row.
Inter has once again shown why they are the favorites to win Serie A by dominating this derby. Romelu Lukaku and Marcelo Brozovic, for example, have left the team, yet they still find ways to demonstrate their talent. However, Pioli’s odd tactical choices and the manner in which his team lost the game in the final period have drawn a lot of criticism and theatrical responses.
Milan, which lost 5-1, is deserving of criticism, but not excessive interrogation. Ten new players on this team don’t yet know their genuine skills and weaknesses. Nothing extraordinary can be accomplished so soon, considering this is only the fourth game of the year.
Inter has greater expertise and has maintained a project that resulted in a strong showing in the Champions League final. They have altered as well, but not to the same extent. They are the clear favorites to win Serie A, having previously lifted the title in 2021, and will always present AC Milan with the most difficult competition.
As for AC Milan, they will have to regroup as they will next be facing off against Newcastle in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Italian side will be going in with some hope as they will now have Tomori back in defense to hopefully ensure a more balanced performance. They would also have a chance at redemption when they face off against Inter once again in April next year.
