Serie A is back with a bang as Inter Milan and AC Milan clash in the first Derby della Madonnina of the season. Both teams have made an impressive start to the 2023/24 campaign, winning their first three league games – a feat not seen since 1971/72, though neither lifted the Scudetto that season.
Inter currently leads the table, having scored eight goals without conceding. Their manager, Simone Inzaghi, has been rewarded with a new contract, in no small part due to his exceptional record against Milan. Inter has won the last four meetings without conceding a goal, including a 3-0 aggregate win in last season’s UEFA Champions League semi-final.
AC Milan, on the other hand, is looking for revenge and has undergone a successful regeneration. Former Chelsea players Christian Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have seamlessly integrated into the team. The Rossoneri have a chance to remain unbeaten in their first four league matches for only the second time since 1995/96.
Although this match is in their home stadium, Stefano Pioli’s side could achieve a fourth consecutive Serie A away win for the first time since October 2021 with a victory here. Milan has already secured away wins against strong opponents like Roma and Juventus this season, indicating they are ready for this clash with Inter.
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The key battle to watch will be between Inter’s Lautaro Martínez and Milan’s defense. Martínez has been a thorn in Milan’s side over the years, scoring eight goals in 14 personal matchups. Malick Thiaw will need to be at his best to contain the Argentine forward. Milan is undefeated in Thiaw’s last 12 Serie A appearances (W8, D4).
One interesting statistic to note is that six of AC Milan’s eight goals this season have come before half-time, showing their ability to start matches strongly. This Derby della Madonnina promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams in excellent form.
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