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AC Milan on the other hand are the second most successful team in the competition having won 7 Champions League titles and they will be hoping for a great comeback in the second leg.
Stefano Pioli’s side followed their defeat to Inter last week with a 2-0 loss to Spezia in Serie A, hardly ideal preparation for the Champions League second leg after which the players were seen in a rare post-match sight. Faced with the ultrasound of the club. ,
Milan will hope to rely on the likes of Rafael Leao who missed the first leg with a thigh injury but is expected to return for the second leg according to reports. Furthermore, the Rossoneri will aim to perform better defensively, as their back line has been broken up by the likes of Hakan Calhanoglu, Dzeko and Niko Barella. The onus will be on Olivier Giroud and Brahim Diaz to inspire Milan to a comeback win.
Inter on hand will hope to retain their advantage from the first leg, with the Nerazzurri beating Sassuolo 4-2 in Serie A to continue their winning momentum.
Dzeko, Mkhitaryan, and Lautaro Martinez are all expected to play a key role as Simone Inzaghi’s side reach their second Champions League final in nearly two decades.
Whenever AC Milan and Inter Milan square off, it’s a great occasion, but their latest meeting promises more fireworks with a place in the Champions League final.
The winner of the second leg will advance to the final in Istanbul to face the winner of the other semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City, which is currently tied 1-1.