Fierce Milan vs Inter Battle in Coppa Italia Semifinal, Maignan Shines

Mike Maignan displayed a brilliant performance as AC Milan hosted Inter Milan in the first leg of Coppa Italia semifinals at San Siro on Wednesday (2/4).

The city rivals showed contrasting conditions in Serie A — Inter leads the standings while Milan struggles in ninth position.

However, I Rossoneri maintains a positive record against their city rivals this season:

• 2-1 victory in first Serie A meeting
• Success in claiming Supercoppa Italia trophy with 3-2 score
• 1-1 draw in second league match

Inter Milan played without Lautaro Martinez who is still recovering from injury. Nevertheless, the visitors threatened in the ninth minute through Marcus Thuram and Joaquin Correa combination from a corner kick situation.