AC Milan were in for quite the shock tonight in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals as they hosted their arch rivals and bitter city foes, Internazionale. Under the watchful gaze of club legend Paolo Maldini and head coach Stefano Pioli, the Rossoneri team suffered a brutal loss, conceding two goals in just under 11 minutes. At first, hopes were high and expectations were even higher. But, it was a heart-wrenching result that left the Milan faithful frustrated and even fuming.
Without the presence of the MVP of the previous Serie A campaign, Rafael Leao, AC Milan did not manage to threaten the defensive department of Simone Inzaghi's Inter. For the Rossoneri faithful, it was a night to forget, as they were handed a difficult loss in front of their fans, in a sold-out San Siro. It was a result that left a bitter taste in the mouth.
'Il Diavolo' must now simply turn the page after this first 'Derby Della Madonnina'. The return fixture against the cousins from the other side of the city is looming large, but until then, they must focus on the next challenge: a lague match against the ambitious Serie A outfit Spezia on May 13th. The race to secure a top position in the league is tighter than ever, and every match counts in this last stretch of the season.
