Inter and Milan deliver a show. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the next Milan derby stands level in Europe, in terms of combined points average, only with the London clash between Arsenal and Chelsea. This raises a question, even with months left in the season, about whether the match should be viewed as a title fight.
In the last twenty years, a similar situation surfaced only in 2009, with Adriano’s disputed goal, and in 2022, when Giroud decided the title race with a shocking 1-2 away win. In Serie A, Inter and Milan returned to a real rivalry only from early 2020 after difficult years stuck in mid-table. Each year brings the sense of more storylines, from Inter’s clear wins in a row to Milan’s unbeaten run last season, as relayed via Milan Press.
The stakes are high. Inter might stretch the gap to +5 over Milan, while the Rossoneri push to overtake their rivals and position themselves as the main challenger to Napoli. One issue remains, Cristian Chivu struggles in direct clashes, especially against Juventus and Napoli, while Massimiliano Allegri needs to restore focus to a strong group that drops points in foolish ways against weaker opponents. Different approaches, ideas, and individual qualities shape a derby that has regained prestige across the continent.
