Inter Milan vs AC Milan LIVE: Result and reaction as Martinez goal sends Inter into Champions League final

Inter 1-0 Milan (3-0 agg): Inter triumphed in the Milan derby to reach the European showpiece

Pioli confirms Leao likely to return for AC Milan in 2nd leg of Champions League semifinals

Inter Milan reached the Champions League final in competent fashion with a controlled and clinical display against city rivals AC Milan.

Carrying a two-goal advantage into the second leg the Nerazzurri didn’t need to overly exert themselves in attack and instead focused on winning the midfield battle to cut out the supply lines to Milan’s returning star Rafael Leao. The first half was a tight affair with both goalkeeper called into action, Andre Onana smothered Brahim Diaz’s early shot and Mike Maignan denied Edin Dzeko.

The half-time break came and went but Milan didn’t look like breaking through Inter’s solid backline. The introduction of Romelu Lukaku then ended Milan’s hopes of a comeback. A selfless centre-forward display ensured he set up Lautaro Martinez for the only goal of the game and as Inter extended their aggregate lead to three the Champions League final dream became reality.

Relive all the action as Inter and Milan clashed in the Champions League semi-final:

Inter vs AC Milan

• Inter Milan have already made it clear how they’ll aim to win Champions League final
• Budget building and back to the future tactics have Inter Milan among the elite once more
• FT - Martinez’s goal is the difference as Inter knockout AC Milan
• 74’ GOAL! - Martinez beats Maignan at the near post (INT 1-0 MIL)
• 39’ SAVE! - Maignan keeps out Dzeko’s close ranged header (INT 0-0 MIL)
• 38’ CHANCE! - Leao drills one across the face of goal (INT 0-0 MIL)
• 11’ SAVE! - Onana smothers Diaz’s first time shot (INT 0-0 MIL)

[16 May 2023 20:56 · Mike Jones]

HT Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

Sandro Tonali has created the most big chances in the Champions League 2022/23 (7). He’s going to need to step up for Milan in the second half, they still strail by two goal.

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[16 May 2023 20:52 · Mike Jones]

HT Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

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[16 May 2023 20:48 · Mike Jones]

Half-time: Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

45+3 mins: Nothing to separate the teams tonight. It hasn’t been a barnstorming first half like in the first leg but AC Milan have shown promise and Inter will be happy to still be two goals to the good.

There’s a big 45 minutes coming up.

[16 May 2023 20:46 · Mike Jones]

Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

45 mins: Three minutes of added time to play at the end of the first half. Inter will be pleased with their efforts so far and will hope to get into the break without conceding.

[16 May 2023 20:43 · Mike Jones]

Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

42 mins: Henrikh Mkhitaryan has to come off. He’s picked up a slight knock and Simone Inzaghi takes no chances with him. Marcelo Brozovic comes on to replace the midfielder.

[16 May 2023 20:40 · Mike Jones]

Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

39 mins: Save! Hakan Calhanoglu whips a free kick into the box for Inter. He picks out Edin Dzeko who guides his header towards goal only for Mike Maignan to block the effort from close range!

[16 May 2023 20:39 · Mike Jones]

Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

38 mins: Chance! It’s the first real opportunity for Rafael Leao. He receives the ball on the left side and takes on the Inter defence, dribbling inside, checking to the left and nipping to the side of the box.

He shoots but the curling effort is always moving away from the goal and goes wide!

[16 May 2023 20:37 · Mike Jones]

Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

36 mins: The Milan players are starting to grow frustrated as Inter look to maintain possession. Federico Dimarco is fouled on the left wing and there are more than a few protestations sent the referee’s way.

[16 May 2023 20:33 · Mike Jones]

Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

33 mins: Denzel Dumfries takes a knock to the head and needs a bit of treatment from the medics causing a short break in play.

Inter’s resultant free kick is swung into the box by Hakan Calhanoglu but he sends it straight into the hands of Mike Maignan.

[16 May 2023 20:31 · Mike Jones]

Inter 0-0 Milan (2-0 agg)

30 mins: Half an hour played at the San Siro and both teams will be relatively pleased. Inter’s two goal cushion is still in tact but Milan are showing threatening signs inside the final third.