Derby della Madonnina Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Stefan De Vrij has benefitted from Francesco Acerbi’s injury woes to play a lot more consistently than in the past campaign.

Inter Player Ratings vs Milan: De Vrij Spares Nerazzurri’s Blushes

February 2, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Inter failed to beat fierce rivals Milan in the third Derby della Madonnina edition this season but at least avoided defeat. Simone Inzaghi must have had a sense of deja vu when his side trailed by a goal 'to nil' heading into second-half stoppages, only to eke out a last-gasp 1-1 draw.

Tijjani Reijnders is inching closer to a renewal amid a brilliant start of the season, as he has already scored more in his entire maiden one at Milan.

Milan Player Ratings vs Inter: Walker Impassable

February 2, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Sergio Conceicao was minutes away from becoming the first Milan manager to win his two first Derby della Madonnina clashes in charge of the club since Massimiliano Allegri in 2011. However, Inter snatched a last-gasp equalizer to hold the underachieving Rossoneri to a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.

Hakan Calhanoglu will stay on the mend for the midweek match against Empoli due to a thigh issue, but he believes he’ll be ready against Venezia.

Inter Handed Decisive Injury Boost Ahead of Milan Derby

February 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Reigning Serie A champions Inter have received a crucial injury boost ahead of Sunday's mouth-watering clash against Milan. According to Sky Sport Italia via FCInterNews, Hakan Calhanoglu has made the matchday squad after a month on the sidelines.

Arrigo Sacchi had searing words toward Milan and Stefano Pioli for their lackluster showing in the Derby: "They are no longer a team."

Arrigo Sacchi on Derby della Madonnina: “Inter in Euphoria, Milan in Crisis”

September 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Iconic Milan manager Arrigo Sacchi has delivered his verdict on Sunday's highly expected Serie A derby between Inter and Milan. Gazzetta dello Sport published the column of the decorated veteran on the eve of the first Derby della Madonnina of the 2024/25 season.

Nicolò Barella might end up putting pen to paper and renew his Inter contract before Lautaro Martinez does the same, as the talks are easier.

Barella Urges Focus as In-Form Inter Prepare to Face Struggling Milan

September 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Inter and Milan will lock horns in the mouth-watering Derby della Madonnina on Sunday evening in contrasting spirits. But despite the latter's humiliating start under new manager Paulo Fonseca, Nicolo Barella has urged his Nerazzurri teammates not to underestimate their arch-rivals.

Preview: Milan vs Inter – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 22, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Monday is the day of reckoning in Lombardy as eternal rivals Milan and Inter square off in a top-table Serie A six-pointer at San Siro. It's the end of Gameweek 33, and the curtain-dropping fixture doesn't come more illustrious than the iconic Derby della Madonnina.

Simone Inzaghi is likely to continue with Inter even though some major Premier League clubs have inquired about him. He's due for a new deal.

Inter Want to Win Scudetto Against Milan Insists Simone Inzaghi

April 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Serie A

Inter are potentially 90 minutes away from lifting the Scudetto and securing a second star on their jersey. All they need to do is to beat arch-rivals Milan in the famous Derby della Madonnina on Monday.

Inter will be busy tending to numerous extensions in the coming months. Eight players in their squad are up in 2024, but four only technically.

Inter Milan Player Ratings vs Milan: Thuram and Mkhitaryan Take Centre Stage

September 16, 2023 Alex Waite AC Milan, Inter Milan, Serie A

Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marcus Thuram played key roles for Inter Milan in a 5-1 victory over fierce rivals Milan in the Derby della Madonnina. I Nerazzurri’s star players led their side to a flying start with two goals in …

The first team to violate the Juventus Allianz Stadium was Inter, who on November 3, 2012 defeated the Bianconeri at home for the first time after 49 games

Diego Milito Backs Inter for Fifth Straight Derby della Madonnina Succes

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport in the lead-up to Saturday's Derby della Madonnina, Diego Milito gave his former side Inter a slight upper hand over arch-rivals Milan. As the early Serie A pacesetters, the Lombard giants go head-to-head in a top-table six-pointer at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza.

It has been one hell of a day in Serie A as after weeks of low-scoring, uninspiring fixtures, Italian clubs rediscovered their scoring prowess

Serie A Saturday Action Recap: Napoli Come from Behind

September 4, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Inter, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

It has been one hell of a day in Serie A as after weeks of low-scoring, uninspiring fixtures, Italian clubs rediscovered their scoring prowess. Not all of them, though, with Juventus continuing to play under every expectation early in the season.

Rafael Leao scored a brace in Milan's exciting 3-2 victory in the season's first installment of the Derby della Madonnina

Milan vs Inter Player Ratings: Rafael Leao Nets Two in Thriller

September 3, 2022 Will Presnell AC Milan, Inter, Inter Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Rafael Leao stole the show in Milan's thrilling 3-2 victory over Inter in the Derby della Madonnina. With the rest of Milan's attack playing at a high level, the reigning MVP netted a brace, obliterating the visitors' disorganized backline. Few Nerazzurri players had quality performances, with Marcelo Brozovic being one of the club's few bright spots.

Milan vs Inter Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 5

September 2, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

The day of reckoning pits reigning Italian champions Milan against arch-rivals Inter for the 177th time in Serie A. Saturday's encounter at the San Siro is the latest chapter of a long-standing rivalry between the two sides that boast 19 top-flight titles each.

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