AC Milan End Inter’s Treble Hopes with Dominant Derby Victory

Inter Milan’s dream of completing a historic Treble this season came crashing down on Wednesday night, as city rivals AC Milan delivered a commanding 3-0 win in the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final at the San Siro.

After a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the first leg, Milan took full control of the tie on home soil. Luka Jovic was the hero for the Rossoneri, scoring twice in the 36th and 50th minutes to leave Inter chasing shadows. Tijani Reijnders sealed the result with a late strike in the 85th minute, booking Milan’s place in the final.

It’s a significant milestone for Stefano Pioli’s men, who last lifted the Coppa Italia trophy in the 2002/03 season. Their most recent final appearance came in 2018, where they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Juventus. This year, Milan will face either Bologna or Empoli in the final, as both sides meet in the other semi-final clash.

For Inter, attention now swiftly shifts to Europe. Simone Inzaghi’s side, currently leading the Serie A table, will hope to bounce back quickly as they prepare for a high-stakes Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona.

While the Treble dream has faded, there’s still plenty to fight for as Inter chase domestic glory and European success in what remains a defining final stretch of their season.

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