The Derby della Madonnina is always a special occasion, and this time it promises to be even more so. AC Milan, led by coach Allegri, is set to face Inter, managed by coach Chivu, in the 28th round of Serie A. The match will take place on 8 March at 20:45 at San Siro. With the Rossoneri in second place and the Nerazzurri leading the table, this clash is pivotal for the championship. We edge closer to kick-off with our Match Preview.
LATEST FROM MILANELLO AC Milan approaches this derby with a significant 2-0 victory over Cremonese, restoring confidence after a mixed period. The Rossoneri have shown character and determination, crucial elements for such an important match. The focus is fully on the task ahead, and the goal is clear: pick up points to secure a return to the Champions League and win another derby after last time out. In Allegri’s squad, Bartesaghi is back in training and competing for a place in the starting XI with Estupiñan, while Loftus-Cheek, Gabbia and Gimenez remain out injured.
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“It’s always a unique and special game, to play in and watch,” said Massimiliano Allegri in his press conference. “It will be a great evening of sport in which first take on second place. There are three points at stake which always carry the same weight. I expect it to be a balanced and exciting game, where we’ll have to pay attention to the details. The only thing we can do is play in the moment and see how the result turns out.”
LATEST FROM INTER Inter arrives at the derby in excellent form, coming off a 2-0 victory against Genoa in Serie A. The Nerazzurri have displayed defensive solidity and attacking prowess, which have propelled them to the top of the standings. The loss to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League shouldn’t be taken as a sign of weakness, Chivu’s team is determined to extend their lead in the standings, and the derby is a key test to assert their dominance in Serie A. Marcus Thuram is a doubt due to a fever, while Lautaro Martínez is the only confirmed absentee.
Cristian Chivu‘s comments ahead of the game were: “It’s a derby, we all know what that means for two top sides in the same city with big ambitions. We need to build on the good work we’ve done so far, stay competitive, and show the best of our progress.”
PRE-MATCH STATS
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After the 1-0 victory in the first leg derby on November 23, AC Milan could win both seasonal matches against Inter in Serie A for the first time since 2010/11 under Massimiliano Allegri.
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AC Milan is unbeaten in the last six derbies against Inter across all competitions (4W, 2D), after losing the previous six; the Rossoneri haven’t had a longer unbeaten streak against the Nerazzurri in official matches since November 2002 to April 2005 (10 in that case).
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After the decisive goal for the 1-0 win in the first leg match on 23rd November, Christian Pulisic could become the first AC Milan player to score in both seasonal Serie A derbies against Inter since Kaká in 2003/04.
WHERE TO WATCH AC MILAN ON TV In Italy, the match will be broadcast live on DAZN. To watch it from abroad, you can check the “Where to Watch AC Milan on TV” section under “Abroad”. On the Rossoneri’s official channels, coverage begins with Matchday on Milan TV, going live at 11:45 CET right up until kick-off. Afterwards, there will be post-match interviews and Coach Allegri’s press conference. Don’t miss the full coverage on acmilan.com, the AC Milan Official App, the club’s official social media channels, and WhatsApp.
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The referee for the match will be Daniele Doveri, assisted by Giovanni Baccini and Alessio Berti. The fourth official will be Matteo Marchetti, with Rosario Abisso at VAR, assisted by Marco Di Bello.
Matchday 28 of Serie A kicked off on Friday night with Napoli 2-1 Torino. Saturday’s fixtures were: at 15:00 CET Cagliari 1-2 Como, at 18:00 CET Atalanta 2-2 Udinese, and at 20:45 CET Juventus 4-0 Pisa. On Sunday afternoon, the matches are: at 12:30 CET Lecce v Cremonese, at 15:00 CET. Bologna v Hellas Verona and Fiorentina v Parma, at 18:00 CET, Genoa v Roma, and at 20:45 CET the Derby di Milano: AC Milan v Inter. The matchday concludes on Monday with Lazio v Sassuolo at 20:45 CET.
Here are the current standings: Inter 67; AC Milan 57; Napoli* 56; Roma and Como* 51; Juventus* 50; Atalanta* 46; Bologna 39; Sassuolo 38; Udinese* 36; Lazio 34; Parma 33; Cagliari* and Torino* 30; Genoa 27; Fiorentina, Cremonese and Lecce 24; Pisa* and Hellas Verona 15. (* one match more played)
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